This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Braves injury news, roster moves and other transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
OF Lane Thomas
Injury: Left intercostal strain
Expected return: Mid-October
Status: Sidelined since Sept. 7, Thomas took batting practice on the field before Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series. There’s a chance he could be ready for the NL Division Series. (Last updated: Sept. 30)
RHP Bryce Elder
Injury: Right knee surgery
Expected return: Mid-October
Status: Threw live batting practice on Sept. 28. Being ready for potential NLCS seems possible, but the NLDS seems optimistic. On taxi squad for NL Wild Card Series. (Last updated: Sept. 29) More >>
LHP Martín Pérez
Injury: Lower back inflammation
IL date: Sept. 24 (retroactive to Sept. 21)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Played catch in the outfield on Sept. 28. Eligible to be activated on Oct. 6, which is when Game 3 of the NLDS is scheduled. Might not be an option until the NLCS, should they get there. (Last updated: Sept. 28) More >>
RHP Hurston Waldrep
Injury: Right arm discomfort
IL date: July 21 (7-day Minor League IL; transferred to 60-day IL on Sept. 24)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Had Tommy John surgery on Sept. 15. (Last updated: Sept. 24) More >>
RHP Reynaldo López
Injury: Right shoulder discomfort
IL date: Sept. 15 (15-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Revealed he has battled shoulder discomfort throughout the season after lasting just three innings against the Cubs on Sept 14. (Last updated: Sept. 15) More >>
RHP Joe Jiménez
Injury: Left knee surgery
IL date: Feb. 10 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Began rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett on Sept. 15, pitching for the first time since undergoing the first of three knee surgeries after the 2024 season. (Last updated: Sept. 15) More >>
RHP Spencer Schwellenbach
Injury: Right elbow fracture
IL date: Feb. 10 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Season-ending surgery to repair same elbow fracture that he suffered in his most recent appearance on June 28, 2025. (Last updated: Aug. 28) 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. Questionable to return in 2026. (Last updated: Aug. 10) More >>
LHP Joey Wentz
Injury: Torn right ACL
IL date: March 24 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Missed the 2026 season after tearing his right ACL during a collision at first base in a Grapefruit League game on March 8. (Last updated: March 24)
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
Sept. 29
• 1B Rowdy Tellez: Contract selected from Triple-A Gwinnett More >>
• INF Luke Williams: Contract selected from Triple-A Gwinnett More >>
• RHP Bryce Elder: Activated from 15-day IL and placed on taxi squad
• INF Kyle Farmer: Placed on taxi squad
• RHP JR Ritchie: Placed on taxi squad
• RHP AJ Smith-Shawver: Placed on taxi squad
• OF Lane Thomas: Activated from 10-day IL and placed on taxi squad
• RHP Ricky Vanasco: Designated for assignment
Sept. 24
• LHP Martín Pérez: Placed on the 15-day IL with lower back inflammation More >>
• RHP Elieser Hernández: Selected to the MLB roster
• RHP Hurston Waldrep: Transferred to the 60-day IL
Sept. 23
• RHP Robert Suarez: Activated from 15-day injured list
• RHP Owen Murphy: Optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett