Latest Braves injuries & transactions
This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Braves injury news, roster moves and other transactions.
Braves will deploy Harris at DH, keep him from outfield amid quad soreness
ATLANTA – The Braves discussed putting Michael Harris II on the injured list. But as long as his bothersome left quad muscle doesn’t get any worse, the plan is for the center fielder to serve as the team’s designated hitter over the next week.
Kim takes next step to return with rehab assignment in Double-A
ATLANTA -- Ha-Seong Kim took another step toward joining Atlanta’s lineup when he began his Minor League rehab assignment with Double-A Columbus on Wednesday. Kim went 1-for-2 and stole a base while handling the shortstop duties for five innings. The Braves will steadily increase the veteran shortstop’s workload, like they
Strider (oblique) expected to make season debut Sunday vs. Rockies
ATLANTA -- Braves manager Walt Weiss said Spencer Strider is currently slated to make his season debut against the Rockies on Sunday at Coors Field. “Things can change as we’ve seen the first few weeks here, but that’s the plan,” Weiss said Wednesday afternoon.
Here's the latest on Strider, Schwellenbach, Waldrep
ATLANTA -- Walt Weiss was happy to announce Spencer Strider has completed his Minor League rehab assignment. But when asked about Spencer Schwellenbach, the Braves manager remained non-committal, simply saying he still hopes the young starting pitcher is available at some point during the season’s second half. Weiss provided updates
Strider K's 7 in 2nd outing with Triple-A Gwinnett, could be activated this week
Atlanta -- Spencer Strider would have loved to have started the season within Atlanta’s starting rotation. But the great strides he has made over the past couple of weeks create reason to wonder if the left oblique strain he suffered late in Spring Training was a blessing in disguise. Strider
After late scratch, Harris' pinch-hit double makes the difference in Braves' win
ATLANTA – When Michael Harris II was selected by the Braves in the third round of the 2019 MLB Draft, perhaps the Atlanta-area native envisioned a clutch hit or two for his hometown club. It’s doubtful, though, that the then 18-year-old center fielder could have predicted how his game-winning hit
Red-hot Harris II (quad) not expecting to miss time after early exit
WASHINGTON -- Michael Harris II gave Braves fans exactly what they wanted to hear when he was asked if he expects to be in the lineup for Friday night’s series opener against the Phillies. “What’s Friday, tomorrow?” Harris said. “That’s the plan. I’m going to go home, make sure I
Acuña in Braves' lineup a day after being HBP in left hand
WASHINGTON -- Michael Harris II is surging. Matt Olson is providing MVP-caliber production and Bryce Elder is earning more respect every time he steps on the mound. As for Ronald Acuña Jr., things are also going his way.
Strider has impressive rehab start with Murphy as his batterymate
Sean Murphy had a great view of Spencer Strider’s impressive Minor League rehab start. The 2023 All-Stars served as batterymates while extending their rehab assignments for Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday night. Strider heightened excitement about his approaching return while limiting Jacksonville to one hit and one walk over 4 1/3
Braves optimistic after Iglesias' MRI shows no structural damage to shoulder
WASHINGTON -- Raisel Iglesias will spend the next couple weeks resting his sore shoulder. But an MRI exam has given the Braves reason to believe the veteran reliever could be back in their bullpen in early May. “I’m not sure how long this is going to be,” Braves manager Walt
Tough decisions await Braves with regulars returning
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Strider notches 3 K's over 3 1/3 scoreless frames in 1st rehab start
Spencer Strider took another step toward his bid to rejoin Atlanta’s rotation in early May. Strider recorded three strikeouts, issued two walks and allowed just one hit over 3 1/3 scoreless innings during High-A Rome’s 2-0 win over the Jersey Shore BlueClaws on Thursday night. This was the first of
Murphy back behind plate to start rehab assignment with High-A Rome
ATLANTA -- Sean Murphy took another step toward returning to Atlanta’s roster when he began a Minor League rehab assignment with High-A Rome on Tuesday. Murphy went hitless in two at-bats and he caught four innings. He is slated to be back behind the plate to catch five innings for
Strider to make 1st rehab appearance on Thursday
ATLANTA -- Spencer Strider is ready to begin a rehab assignment that will prepare him for what the Braves are hoping will be an early May return to their starting rotation. Strider will throw 40-45 pitches when he begins his rehab assignment with a to-be-determined Minor League affiliate on Thursday.
Strider (oblique strain) to begin season on IL
NORTH PORT, Fla. – The Braves opened Spring Training by revealing projected No. 2 starter Spencer Schwellenbach was dealing with right elbow discomfort. They will exit camp without the availability of three other starting pitchers, including Spencer Strider. Braves manager Walt Weiss said Strider is expected to begin the season
Kim arrives at Braves' camp, 'trying to stay in a positive mindset' after surgery
NORTH PORT, Fla. – Ha-Seong Kim wasn’t willing to confirm he’s aiming to join Atlanta’s lineup during the first half of May. But the Braves shortstop arrived at Spring Training on Monday looking to further distance himself from the patch of ice that led to surgery. “I’m just trying to
Wentz suffers torn ACL, Braves' rotation depth further depleted
NORTH PORT, Fla. – The Braves’ rotation depth was further depleted on Monday when imaging results showed Joey Wentz has a torn right anterior cruciate ligament. “I feel bad for the kid more than anything else,” Braves manager Walt Weiss said. “I told him, 'You never know what this is
Initial tests reveal no serious injury after Wentz’s awkward play at 1st
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- Joey Wentz was carted off the field with a right leg injury during Sunday’s game against the Rays. But initial tests have the Braves hopeful that the left-handed pitcher avoided a serious injury. Wentz stepped awkwardly on first base and seemingly twisted his right knee while
In quest to return to rotation, López, Holmes make strong spring debuts
NORTH PORT, Fla. -- All eyes will be on Reynaldo López and Grant Holmes as they attempt to prove they can be healthy and productive members of the Braves’ rotation. So, there was certainly some intrigue as both made their respective Grapefruit League season debuts in Atlanta's 8-1 win against
Braves hope Schwellenbach, Waldrep can return in '26 after elbow cleanups
NORTH PORT, Fla. -- Braves manager Walt Weiss revealed Spencer Schwellenbach underwent an elbow cleanup surgery on Wednesday and that Hurston Waldrep will undergo a similar procedure on Monday. The Braves aren’t providing a timeline to return for either starting pitcher. But with both slated to open the season on
Young Braves hurler Waldrep to have sore elbow examined
NORTH PORT, Fla. -- Five days after opening Spring Training by revealing Spencer Schwellenbach will miss significant time, Braves manager Walt Weiss said Sunday that Hurston Waldrep is the team’s latest starting pitcher with a potentially significant health concern. Waldrep drew rave reviews after flashing some 99 mph fastballs and
Braves in early stages of determining Schwellenbach's timeline
NORTH PORT, Fla. -- Spencer Schwellenbach is preparing to undergo an arthroscopic procedure to remove bone spurs from his right elbow. If all goes well, it seems like he could return at some point in June. But when asked if this was his understanding, Braves manager Walt Weiss was non-committal.
Schwellenbach placed on 60-day IL with bone spurs in right elbow
NORTH PORT, Fla. -- Instead of distancing themselves from the injury woes that significantly limited them the past two seasons, the Braves started Spring Training by revealing Spencer Schwellenbach will miss at least the first two months of the regular season because of bone spurs in his right elbow. “I
What's the plan for Acuña? Here are 5 questions facing Braves' offense
ATLANTA -- With the start of Spring Training two weeks away, here are a few thoughts about the Braves’ offense: 1) What should be expected from Ronald Acuña Jr.? Well, based on what manager Walt Weiss has said, we should expect Acuña to be back in the leadoff spot. Acuña