Latest Braves injuries & transactions
This page will be updated throughout the offseason with the latest Braves injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
2B Ozzie Albies
Injury: Left hand hamate bone fracture
Expected return: 2026
Status: He is expected to report to Spring Training without any restrictions. (Last updated: Nov. 5)
C Sean Murphy
Injury: Right hip labral tear
Expected return: 2026
Status: Murphy, who has battled hip discomfort for a few years, underwent season-ending surgery on Sept. 11. He should be ready for the start of the 2026 season. (Last updated: Nov. 5)
RHP Spencer Schwellenbach
Injury: Right elbow fracture
Expected return: 2026
Status: The fracture was found after he notched a career-high 12 strikeouts on June 28. He should be ready for the start of the 2026 season. (Last updated: Nov. 5)
RHP Grant Holmes
Injury: Right elbow inflammation
Expected return: 2026
Status: Still hoping to avoid elbow surgery. The Braves became more encouraged when he threw a live batting practice session at their Spring Training facility in October. (Last updated: Nov. 5)
RHP Reynaldo López
Injury: Right shoulder inflammation
Expected return: 2026
Status: Threw live batting practice multiple times at the team's Spring Training facility in October. He will report to Spring Training without any restrictions. (Last updated: Nov. 5)
RHP Joe Jiménez
Injury: Left knee surgery
Expected return: 2026
Status: He was shut down while rehabbing during the final weeks of the 2025 season, but the Braves are confident he will be fully recovered by the start of Spring Training. (Last updated: Nov. 5)
3B Austin Riley
Injury: Lower abdominal strain
Expected return: Spring Training 2026
Status: Underwent season-ending surgery on his core muscle on Aug. 21 and is expected to be healthy for the start of next season. (Last updated: Sept. 28)
RHP AJ Smith-Shawver
Injury: Tommy John surgery
Expected return: 2026 or 2027 season
Status: Underwent surgery on his right elbow on June 9. (Last updated: Sept. 28)
LHP Aaron Bummer
Injury: Left shoulder inflammation
Expected return: 2026
Status: Has resumed throwing but not off the mound. (Last updated: Sept. 28)
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
Nov. 20
• INF Vidal Bruján agreed to terms on a one-year split contract
Nov. 19
• LHP Ryan Rolison acquired from the Rockies in exchange for cash considerations More >>
• RHP Raisel Iglesias signed to a one-year, $16 million contract More >>
• UTL Mauricio Dubón acquired from the Astros in exchange for SS Nick Allen More >>
Nov. 6
• 2B Ozzie Albies had $7 million club option exercised More >>
• LHP Chris Sale had $18 million club option exercised More >>
• RHP Pierce Johnson had $7 million club option declined, making him a free agent More >>
• RHP Tyler Kinley had $5.5 million club option declined, making him a free agent More >>
• 2B Ozzie Albies, LHP Aaron Bummer, RHP Daysbel Hernández, RHP Grant Holmes, RHP Joe Jiménez, RHP Reynaldo López, C Sean Murphy, 3B Austin Riley, RHP Spencer Schwellenbach, RHP AJ Smith-Shawver were reinstated from the 60-day injured list
• OF Jake Fraley was claimed off waivers by the Rays
• OF Michael Siani claimed off waivers from the Cardinals
• LHP Austin Cox, RHP Joel Payamps, C Chuckie Robinson and OF Carlos Rodriguez were outrighted to Triple-A Gwinnett
Nov. 4
• RHP Nathan Wiles released
Nov. 2
• DH Marcell Ozuna, RHP Charlie Morton and RHP Raisel Iglesias elect free agency