Latest Braves injuries & transactions

December 6th, 2025

This page will be updated throughout the offseason with the latest Braves injury news and transactions.

LATEST INJURIES

2B
Injury: Left hand hamate bone fracture
Expected return: 2026
Status: Expected to report to Spring Training without any restrictions. (Last updated: Nov. 5)

C
Injury: Right hip labral tear
Expected return: 2026
Status: Has battled hip discomfort for a few years and underwent season-ending surgery on Sept. 11. Should be ready for the start of the 2026 season. (Last updated: Nov. 5)

RHP
Injury: Right elbow fracture
Expected return: 2026
Status: Fracture was found after he notched a career-high 12 strikeouts on June 28. Should be ready for the start of the 2026 season. (Last updated: Nov. 5)

RHP
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
Injury: Right shoulder inflammation
Expected return: 2026
Status: Threw live batting practice multiple times at the team's Spring Training facility in October. Will report to Spring Training without any restrictions. (Last updated: Nov. 5)

RHP
Injury: Left knee surgery
Expected return: 2026
Status: 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
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
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
Injury: Left shoulder inflammation
Expected return: 2026
Status: Has resumed throwing but not off the mound. (Last updated: Sept. 28)

LATEST TRANSACTIONS

Dec. 5
• RHP claimed off waivers from the A’s
• RHP claimed off waivers from the Rockies
• LHP designated for assignment

Nov. 20
• INF agreed to terms on a one-year split contract

Nov. 19
• LHP acquired from the Rockies in exchange for cash considerations More >>
• RHP signed to a one-year, $16 million contract More >>
• UTL acquired from the Astros in exchange for SS Nick Allen More >>