This page will be updated throughout the offseason with the latest Braves injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
C Sean Murphy
Injury: Right hip labral tear
Expected return: 2026
Status: The Braves will have a better feel for Murphy’s progress in January when he reaches the four-month mark following hip surgery. The team is already prepared for the possibility that he will begin the season on the IL. (Last updated: Dec. 11)
RHP Joe Jiménez
Injury: Left knee surgery
Expected return: 2026
Status: Jiménez missed 2025 while recovering from left knee surgery and he had a cleanup procedure in November. The team is no longer optimistic he’ll be ready for the start of 2026. (Last updated: Dec. 11)
2B Ozzie Albies
Injury: Left hand hamate bone fracture
Expected return: 2026
Status: Expected to report to Spring Training without any restrictions. (Last updated: Nov. 5)
RHP Spencer Schwellenbach
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 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. Will report to Spring Training without any restrictions. (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
Dec. 11
• RHP Robert Suarez signs a three-year, $45 million deal
Dec. 10
• OF Mike Yastrzemski signs a two-year, $23 million deal
Dec. 5
• RHP Osvaldo Bido claimed off waivers from the A’s
• RHP Anthony Molina claimed off waivers from the Rockies
• LHP Josh Walker designated for assignment
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 >>