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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MAY 13: Manager Walt Weiss #22 of the Atlanta Braves looks on during batting practice prior to facing the Chicago Cubs at Truist Park on May 13, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

On Monday night, the Atlanta Braves opened up a series with the Miami Marlins in Florida.

The Braves lost by a score of 12-0.

Aaron Bummer went 1.0 innings, allowing six hits and six earned runs.

Social Media Reacts To Bummer’s Performance

GettyAaron Bummer #49 of the Atlanta Braves pitches in the fifth inning against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on May 18, 2026 in Miami, Florida.

As expected, Bummer (who is making nearly $10 million this season) faced a lot of backlash from fans on social media:

Kevin Keneely: “just cut Aaron Bummer, his contract is already a sunken cost. If you keep him, the team is just in a much worse situation. If you cut him, well you eat the money that’s already being wasted and you open up a roster spot to bring in a pitcher who can get batters out”

@CrosbyBaseball: “And Aaron Bummer walks the bases loaded, walks a run in, and then gives up a grand slam You’re already on the hook for his $9.5M, so just rip the bandaid off at this point”

@jayhaykid: “Aaron Bummer is the 2nd pitcher in MLB history to have 5+ BB and 2+ HR allowed in an outing of no more than 1 IP, joining Nick Bierbrodt on June 6, 2003.”

@Trenciarte: “Unfortunately, it might be the end of the line for Aaron Bummer.”

@bmackvay: “Aaron Bummer is not a major league pitcher. He has to go. The money is already lost bc he can’t provide any value. He’s costing the Braves more than that money by wasting a roster spot.”

@Tdub2824: “I think Bummers arm never truly recovered from last year. Velo decrease removed his effectiveness along with ABS. Much better pitcher at 94 than he was given credit for. Shame it has to end like this”