Latest Braves injuries & transactions
This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Braves injury news, roster moves and other transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
RHP Reynaldo López
Injury: Right shoulder discomfort
IL date: Sept. 15 (15-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Revealed he has battled shoulder discomfort throughout the season after lasting just three innings against the Cubs on Sept 14. (Last updated: Sept. 15) More >>
RHP Joe Jiménez
Injury: Left knee surgery
IL date: Feb. 10 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Began rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett on Sept. 15. Longshot to pitch for Atlanta in 2026, but is getting a chance to pitch for the first time since undergoing the first of three knee surgeries after the 2024 season. (Last updated: Sept. 15) More >>
RHP Robert Suarez
Injury: Right elbow inflammation
IL date: June 26 (retroactive to June 23; transferred to 60-day IL on Sept. 1)
Expected return: Late September
Status: Threw a 15-pitch live batting practice session on Sept. 13. Expected to throw again later this week. (Last updated: Sept. 13) More >>
RHP Bryce Elder
Injury: Right knee surgery
IL date: Sept. 9 (retroactive to Sept. 6)
Expected return: Late September or early October
Status: Walked through the clubhouse without a limp on Sept. 12. Could be back at some point during the postseason. (Last updated: Sept. 12) More >>
OF Lane Thomas
Injury: Strained left intercostal muscle
IL date: Sept. 11 (retroactive to Sept. 8)
Expected return: Possibly during the postseason
Status: Will likely miss at least four weeks with the strain suffered taking batting practice before a Sept. 10 game. He’ll be re-evaluated on Sept. 13, with the hope to learn he can expedite his recovery. (Last updated: Sept. 11) More >>
RHP Spencer Schwellenbach
Injury: Right elbow fracture
IL date: Feb. 10 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Will undergo season-ending surgery to repair same elbow fracture that he suffered in his most recent appearance on June 28, 2025. (Last updated: Aug. 28) More >>
RHP Hurston Waldrep
Injury: Right arm discomfort
IL date: July 21 (7-day Minor League IL)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Will undergo Tommy John surgery. (Last updated: Aug. 28) More >>
RHP Spencer Strider
Injury: Right elbow inflammation
IL date: June 13 (transferred to 60-day IL on June 17)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Cleared to begin a throwing program on Aug. 10. Still questionable to return in 2026. (Last updated: Aug. 10) More >>
LHP Joey Wentz
Injury: Torn right ACL
IL date: March 24 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Will miss the 2026 season after tearing his right ACL during a collision at first base in a Grapefruit League game on March 8. (Last updated: March 24)
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
Sept. 15
• RHP JR Ritchie: Recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett
• RHP Reynaldo López: Placed on 15-day IL
Sept. 11
• OF Lane Thomas: Placed on 10-day IL
• OF DaShawn Keirsey Jr.: Recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett
Sept. 2
• RHP Elieser Hernández: Contract selected from Triple-A Gwinnett
• RHP Blake Burkhalter: Optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett
• LHP Hayden Harris: Designated for assignment