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 (retroactive to June 23; transferred to 60-day IL on Sept. 1)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Threw a pain-free bullpen session Sept. 2 and is scheduled to throw a 25-pitch session Sept. 7. If all goes well, the Braves will determine whether his next step could be throwing live batting practice or appearing in a Minor League game. (Last updated: Sept. 4) More >>
RHP Reynaldo López
Injury: Left knee inflammation
IL date: Aug. 2 (15-day IL, retroactive to July 30)
Expected return: Sept. 8-10
Status: Set to rejoin the Braves' rotation at some point between Sept. 8-10. Threw five innings in a rehab start for Triple-A Gwinnett on Sept. 3. (Last updated: Sept. 4)
RHP Joe Jiménez
Injury: Left knee surgery
IL date: Feb. 10 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Hasn’t pitched since the 2024 season ended and there was some thought his career might be over. But he threw off the mound at Truist Park on Aug. 31, increasing hope he might pitch again in 2027. (Last updated: Aug. 31)
RHP Spencer Schwellenbach
Injury: Right elbow fracture
IL date: Feb. 10 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Will undergo 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 Hurston Waldrep
Injury: Right arm discomfort
IL date: July 21 (7-day Minor League IL)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Will undergo Tommy John surgery. (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. Still 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: 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
Sept. 2
• RHP Elieser Hernández: Contract selected from Triple-A Gwinnett
• RHP Blake Burkhalter: Optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett
• LHP Hayden Harris: Designated for assignment
Sept. 1
• RHP Blake Burkhalter: Contract selected from Triple-A Gwinnett
• INF Kyle Farmer: Contract selected from Triple-A Gwinnett
• RHP Robert Suarez: Transferred from 15-day IL to 60-day IL