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Latest Braves injuries & transactions

June 11, 2026

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

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

Braves will deploy Harris at DH, keep him from outfield amid quad soreness

April 30, 2026

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

April 29, 2026

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

April 29, 2026

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

April 28, 2026

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

April 26, 2026

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

April 25, 2026

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

April 23, 2026

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

April 22, 2026

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

April 21, 2026

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

April 21, 2026

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

April 20, 2026

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