Latest Braves injuries & transactions

June 24th, 2026

This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Braves injury news, roster moves and other transactions.

LATEST INJURIES

RHP
Injury: Forearm soreness
Expected return: Day to day
Status: Was unavailable for June 23 loss to Padres, and is expected to play catch on June 24 to see how it feels. Manager Walt Weiss said he doesn't think it's serious. (Last updated: June 24) More >>

OF
Injury: Grade 1 left hamstring strain
IL date: June 10 (10-day IL)
Expected return: July
Status: Didn’t accompany Braves on the current road trip, which runs through June 28. Team is being cautious as he deals with his second hamstring strain since the start of May. Might not return until after the All-Star break. (Last updated: June 23) More >>

C
Injury: Fractured left middle finger
IL date: May 12 (retroactive to May 11; moved to 60-day IL on June 4)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Will likely be sidelined through the end of July, according to manager Walt Weiss, and may not return until August. (Last updated: June 23) More >>

LHP
Injury: Tommy John surgery (May 2025)
IL date: March 25 (retroactive to March 22, transferred to 60-day IL on April 11)
Expected return: Summer 2026
Status: Recorded three strikeouts in a scoreless inning while making his second Minor League rehab appearance for Double-A Columbus on June 23. Could be available at some point after the All-Star break. (Last updated: June 23)

INF
Injury: Right forearm strain
IL date: May 18 (10-day IL, retroactive to May 16)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Began a rehab assignment June 23 in the catcher position as he attempts to boost his chance of returning to the roster. Has appeared in 19 career games behind the plate, including 15 in 2019. (Last updated: June 23)

RHP
Injury: Right elbow inflammation
IL date: June 13 (15-day IL, transferred to 60-day IL on June 17)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Evaluated by Dr. Keith Meister on June 15 and prescribed one month of rest. If his MRI is clean when he is re-evaluated in July, Strider will be cleared to begin throwing progressions. (Last updated: June 17) More >>

RHP
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)

RHP
Injury: Tommy John surgery
IL date: March 25 (15-day IL, retroactive to March 22)
Expected return: 2026 or 2027 season
Status: Has started throwing bullpen sessions, has begun to face hitters in live batting practice as well. (Last updated: June 12)

RHP
Injury: Right elbow inflammation
IL date: Feb. 10 (60-day IL)
Expected return: Late in 2026 season
Status: Underwent arthroscopic surgery to remove bone spurs from his elbow on Feb. 18. Began throwing in early May and is up to 75 feet in his throwing progression. (Last updated: June 1) More >>

LHP
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)

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LATEST TRANSACTIONS

June 23
• RHP : Reinstated from the injured list
• RHP : Optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett.
• RHP : Contract selected from Triple-A Gwinnett
• RHP : Designated for assignment

June 18
• C : Acquired from Pirates in exchange for RHP
• C : Designated for assignment
• C : Optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett

June 17
• RHP : Optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett
• RHP : Transferred from 15-day injured list to 60-day IL
• C : Recalled as 27th man
• RHP : Contract selected from Triple-A Gwinnett
• RHP : Designated for assignment

June 15
• C : Activated from 10-day injured list
• C : Outrighted to Triple-A Gwinnett

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