This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Braves injury news, roster moves and other transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
RHP Robert Suarez
Injury: Right elbow inflammation
IL date: June 26 (15-day IL, retroactive to June 23)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Began throwing after All-Star break but shut down due to forearm/elbow discomfort. Throwing on flat ground from 100 ft., but not cleared to begin throwing off mound. Still could pitch during regular season. (Last updated: Aug. 25) More >>
RHP Spencer Schwellenbach
Injury: Right elbow inflammation
IL date: Feb. 10 (60-day IL)
Expected return: Late in 2026 season
Status: Schwellenbach, who had bone spurs removed from the elbow in February, has continued to be limited while throwing bullpen sessions. Likelihood of him being available as a reliever or starter during regular season is questionable. (Last updated: Aug. 14) 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 >>
RHP Hurston Waldrep
Injury: Right arm discomfort
IL date: July 21 (7-day Minor League IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Cleared to begin a throwing program on Aug. 10. Still questionable to return in 2026. (Last updated: Aug. 10) More >>
RHP Reynaldo López
Injury: Left knee inflammation
IL date: Aug. 2 (15-day IL, retroactive to July 30)
Expected return: Mid-August
Status: Tweaked knee while going through normal pre-start preparations about 50 minutes before scheduled start against the Nationals on Aug. 1. MRI exam showed no structural damage. (Last updated: Aug. 2) More >>
RHP Joe Jiménez
Injury: Left knee surgery
IL date: Feb. 10 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2026
Status: Missed 2025 while recovering from left knee surgery and he had a cleanup procedure in November. Was in New York on June 13 for a doctor's visit when Atlanta played the Mets. (Last updated: June 13)
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 during a Grapefruit League game on March 8. (Last updated: March 24)
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
Aug. 24
• OF Brewer Hicklen: Recalled to Atlanta
• INF Jim Jarvis: Optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett
Aug. 23
• OF Brewer Hicklen: Appointed as 27th player for the Little League Classic
• RHP Reynaldo López: Began rehabilitation assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett
• LHP Danny Young: Outrighted to Triple-A Gwinnett
Aug. 18
• RHP AJ Smith-Shawver: Recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett
• RHP Tyler Kinley: Designated for assignment
• C Chuckie Robinson: Signed to a Minor League contract
Aug. 16
• LHP Danny Young: Designated for assignment
• LHP Ray Kerr: Contract selected from Triple-A Gwinnett