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Latest Braves injuries & transactions

July 6, 2026

This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Braves injury news, roster moves and other transactions.

Pérez's forearm injury from liner strains Braves' depth, but may clarify 'pen

July 5, 2026

ATLANTA -- Martín Pérez exited Sunday’s 10-9 loss to the Mets at Truist Park with a left forearm injury that is expected to sideline him for at least a couple weeks. Losing yet another starter to injury isn’t good for the Braves. But placing Pérez on the injured list will

Kim placed on injured list, Farmer activated; Ritchie recalled

July 4, 2026

ATLANTA -- Ha-Seong Kim has become a $20 million bench player for the Braves, but the veteran infielder may get a chance to play during an upcoming Minor League rehab stint. Kim was placed on the 10-day injured list with right middle finger inflammation on Saturday. This is the same

Smith-Shawver takes mound for 1st time in a year in rehab outing

@Theo_DeRosa
June 30, 2026

A little more than a year since undergoing Tommy John surgery, Braves right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver has returned to game action.

MRI on forearm 'encouraging' for Suarez, but he still lands on IL

Braves hope reliever will be able to return shortly after All-Star break
June 26, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO -- Robert Suarez will likely not rejoin the Braves’ bullpen until after the All-Star break. Suarez was placed on the 15-day injured list with right forearm inflammation on Friday. But the good news is his MRI showed no structural damage. Hurston Waldrep was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett to

With Suarez (forearm) unavailable, Braves' bullpen runs out of gas in extras

June 24, 2026

SAN DIEGO -- With his team positioned to end a two-year winless drought at Petco Park, Braves manager Walt Weiss didn’t have the option to use All-Star reliever Robert Suarez. “It’s some forearm soreness, “Weiss said. “I know the alarm bells go off when you hear forearm, but we don’t

Harris (lower back discomfort) likely won't require IL stint

June 19, 2026

ATLANTA -- The fact that Michael Harris II is dealing with lower back discomfort for the second time this month is certainly a concern. But the Braves don’t feel he will need to be placed on the 10-day injured list. “[Putting Harris on the IL] is probably not out of

Giants-Braves rainout gives Harris, Sale additional rest

June 18, 2026

ATLANTA -- As the great baseball film “Bull Durham” reminded us, there are some optimal times for a rainout. Such might be the case for the reeling Braves, whose Thursday night series finale against the Giants at Truist Park was postponed because of incoming inclement weather. The game will be

Lower back tightness could again restrict Harris' playing time

June 17, 2026

ATLANTA -- Michael Harris II’s latest bout with lower back tightness could limit his availability over the next few days. Harris’ back felt better than expected when he returned to Truist Park for the resumption of a suspended game the Giants won, 7-2, on Wednesday afternoon. But the Braves center

Strider won't throw for 4 weeks, eyeing late-season return

June 15, 2026

ATLANTA – Dr. Keith Meister gave Spencer Strider and the Braves reason to believe the pitcher could be activated from the injured list at some point during the regular season’s final two months. Meister found no structural damage when he evaluated Strider’s right elbow on Monday. The noted surgeon advised

Baldwin launches 110.4 mph homer on Triple-A rehab assignment

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June 13, 2026

One of the Braves' top players is inching closer to a return. Drake Baldwin, who has been on the injured list since May 19 with a right oblique strain, began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday. The 25-year-old went 1-for-3, homering in his third plate appearance of the

Braves lose Strider (right elbow inflammation) to injured list

Ritchie steps up big for Braves with 5 scoreless innings of long relief
@mkrwrt
June 13, 2026

NEW YORK -- The morning after Spencer Strider exited early during Friday’s 7-5 loss to the Mets at Citi Field, the Braves put the right-hander on the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation. After a leadoff walk against MJ Melendez in the fourth inning prompted manager Walt Weiss and a

Acuña hits injured list with left hamstring strain

June 10, 2026

CHICAGO -- Less than 24 hours after Ronald Acuña Jr. expressed optimism that his latest injury scare wasn't serious, the Braves were forced to make a move they had hoped to avoid. Atlanta placed Acuña on the 10-day injured list with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain prior to the

Baldwin set for live BP before beginning rehab assignment

June 9, 2026

CHICAGO -- The Braves received another encouraging update regarding Drake Baldwin's recovery on Tuesday, as the rookie catcher continues progressing toward a return from the injured list. Before Atlanta's series opener against the White Sox at Rate Field, manager Walt Weiss said Baldwin is currently at the club's Spring Training

Harris out of lineup while facing lingering back tightness

June 6, 2026

ATLANTA -- Braves center fielder Michael Harris II was left out of Saturday’s lineup because of lingering back discomfort. “He’s still feeling it a little bit, so I just took it out of his hands and kept him down for today,” Braves manager Walt Weiss said. “It’s nothing serious, just

Baldwin (oblique) on track to return during Braves' next homestand

June 2, 2026

ATLANTA -- Braves manager Walt Weiss said Drake Baldwin could be activated from the injured list during the next homestand, which runs from June 16-21. “He's coming along,” Weiss said. “We're getting to the point where you start to look down the road a little bit and start to wonder

Acuña (left thumb bone bruise) day to day after exiting Thursday's game

May 21, 2026

MIAMI -- Three days after returning from the injured list, Ronald Acuña Jr. exited the Braves’ 9-3 win over the Marlins on Thursday night after the fifth inning as a precaution because of pain in his left thumb. According to Braves manager Walt Weiss, Acuña has a bone bruise and

Braves place Baldwin on IL with Grade 1 oblique strain

May 19, 2026

MIAMI – The Braves could be without one of their biggest contributors for an extended stretch.

Excited Acuña returns from IL

May 19, 2026

MIAMI – In the eighth inning of the Braves’ 12-0 loss to the Marlins at loanDepot park, Ronald Acuña Jr.. stood on the right side of the visitors’ dugout entrance, leaning on his bat with his guards on his arm, ready. “I felt like a kid about to debut in

Braves place Murphy on IL with fractured finger, sign catcher León

May 12, 2026

ATLANTA -- Just over a week after returning from the injured list, Braves catcher Sean Murphy will be sidelined again. Murphy was placed on the IL with a fractured left middle finger on Tuesday, retroactive to Monday, and the club signed 37-year-old catcher Sandy León to provide depth.

Braves activate Kim ahead of series vs. Cubs; White placed on 7-day IL

May 11, 2026

ATLANTA -- Shortstop Ha-Seong Kim will be in the lineup when the Braves begin a three-game series against the Cubs on Tuesday night at Truist Park. The Braves activated Kim from the injured list and placed outfielder Eli White on the seven-day concussion IL on Monday. White made a game-saving

Iglesias activated from IL; Dodd to begin rehab assignment

May 6, 2026

SEATTLE -- Less than 24 hours after blowing a 4-0, sixth-inning lead, the Braves activated closer Raisel Iglesias from the injured list and announced Dylan Dodd is beginning what should be a brief Minor League rehab assignment. Iglesias was activated from the injured list on Tuesday morning and earned the

Harris (sore quad) back in LF, nearing return to full-time CF role

May 6, 2026

SEATTLE -- Michael Harris II tested his left quad muscle by playing left field against the Mariners in Tuesday night's 3-2 win at T-Mobile Park. If all goes well, he could resume his role as the Braves’ everyday center fielder as early as this weekend at Dodger Stadium.

Acuña Jr. (left hamstring) heads to IL after MRI reveals mild strain

May 3, 2026

Acuña exits with left hamstring tightness, Braves waiting for MRI results

May 3, 2026

DENVER -- Ronald Acuña Jr. left the middle game of the three-game set with the Rockies in the second inning Saturday with left hamstring tightness. “We're getting an MRI,” manager Walt Weiss said after the game. “It didn't look great, him coming off the field there, but we’re hoping maybe