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October 8, 2026

This page will be updated throughout the offseason to reflect the team’s latest transactions and any injury updates.

Acuña hears boos from Braves faithful amid postseason struggles

October 7, 2026

ATLANTA -- Nearly 30 minutes after the Braves' season ended with a 4-1 loss to the Dodgers in Game 4 of the National League Division Series on Wednesday night, Ronald Acuña Jr. sat at his locker with his head down. “It’s hard because I didn’t do anything for my team

Thomas returns for NLDS; not in Braves' Game 1 lineup

October 3, 2026

ATLANTA -- Braves outfielder Lane Thomas -- sidelined since Sept. 8 with a left intercostal strain -- rejoined Atlanta's roster for its NLDS showdown against the Dodgers. Thomas was not in the lineup for Game 1 against Dodgers lefty Tarik Skubal on Saturday afternoon, but his availability could impact Atlanta's

Braves' rotation takes another hit with Pérez (back) placed on IL

September 25, 2026

ATLANTA -- The Braves deserve praise for acquiring Tyler Mahle before the Trade Deadline. But not adding an additional starter could prove problematic, especially now that Martín Pérez will likely miss the postseason’s first two rounds. Mahle’s long string of success was halted as he allowed five runs over five

Key bullpen arm Suarez gets first taste of game action off IL

September 23, 2026

ATLANTA -- Robert Suarez’s first Major League appearance in more than three months quickly reintroduced him to the art of minimizing damage. Suarez surrendered a leadoff triple and then retired the next three batters he faced while pitching the seventh inning of the Braves’ 3-2 walk-off win over the Reds

Acuña (shin contusion) expected to return to lineup Thursday

September 23, 2026

ATLANTA -- Ronald Acuña Jr. sent Walt Weiss a text Wednesday morning to inform the Braves’ manager he was ready to return to Atlanta’s lineup 24 hours after he exited Tuesday’s game with a left shin contusion. “He almost had me for a minute, but I just didn't feel right

Acuña out of lineup day after fouling ball off left shin

September 23, 2026

ATLANTA -- Ronald Acuña Jr. likely caused many Braves fans to gasp when he fell to the ground during the third inning of a 4-0 loss to the Reds on Tuesday night at Truist Park. Fortunately, this scare had a happy ending.

Suarez nears return to Braves' bullpen after scoreless Triple-A rehab outing

September 20, 2026

ATLANTA -- Robert Suarez gave the Braves a glimpse of where he stands with his recovery. The team will now have to decide how to best prepare him for the postseason. Suarez recorded a strikeout and allowed one hit over a scoreless inning in a Minor League rehab appearance for

Suarez set for rehab outing, could return for Braves in regular season

September 18, 2026

HOUSTON -- Robert Suarez is expected to make a Minor League rehab appearance for Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday, but the Braves haven’t revealed what else the elite setup man might do next week to shake off three months of rust and be ready for the start of the postseason. If

Suarez throws live BP in next step toward return to Braves

September 13, 2026

ATLANTA -- Braves right-handed reliever Robert Suarez, who’s working his way back from right elbow inflammation, faced three hitters and threw around 15 pitches during a live batting practice session prior to Sunday’s series finale against the Phillies at Truist Park. Suarez, who has acted as Atlanta's high-leverage reliever/setup man

Thomas placed on IL after straining intercostal muscle while taking BP on Thursday

September 11, 2026

ATLANTA -- The Braves’ outfield depth took a hit on Thursday when Lane Thomas strained his left intercostal while taking batting practice. Thomas was scratched from the lineup approximately 20 minutes before the start of Thursday afternoon’s win over the Rays. On Friday, he was placed on the 10-day injured

Jiménez's long journey back to mound takes crucial, emotional step with live BP

September 11, 2026

ATLANTA -- Joe Jiménez might not have time to factor into the Braves’ postseason plans. But after throwing live batting practice at Truist Park on Friday, the veteran reliever was at least given further reason to believe he’ll eventually be physically capable to resume his Major League career. “He’s come

Elder undergoes right knee surgery, to miss 3-4 weeks

September 8, 2026

ATLANTA -- The Braves still lead the Phillies by four games atop the NL East after both teams lost on Tuesday -- the Braves 7-1 to the Rays at Truist Park and the Phillies 6-5 to the Astros. That’s the good news.

López nears return with scoreless rehab start

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September 3, 2026

Reynaldo López return to the Majors could be imminent. López, who has been on the injured list since August 2, made a third rehab appearance on Thursday, throwing five scoreless innings, striking out six and walking two while allowing two hits for Triple-A Gwinnett. He threw 93 pitches, 53 of

Waldrep, Schwellenbach to undergo season-ending elbow surgery

August 28, 2026

ATLANTA -- The Braves will learn more about Robert Suárez’s potential return from right elbow inflammation when he begins throwing off a mound again early next week. But any lingering hope of Spencer Schwellenbach or Hurston Waldrep returning this year ended on Friday, when the club announced both starting pitchers

Smith-Shawver recalled from Triple-A as Braves temporarily go with 6-man rotation

August 18, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS -- As the Atlanta Braves navigate the final six weeks of the regular season, help for the pitching staff has arrived from within the organization. Prior to Tuesday night’s game against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field, the Braves recalled right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver from Triple-A Gwinnett. To make room

Strider (elbow), Waldrep (arm discomfort) cleared to begin throwing

August 10, 2026

ATLANTA -- Spencer Strider and Hurston Waldrep might not have time to build back up in time to pitch again this year. But as Braves manager Walt Weiss spoke to reporters Monday afternoon, he was happy to say both pitchers were recently cleared to begin a throwing program. “I don't

López's (left knee inflammation) MRI shows no structural damage

Right-hander not expected to miss much time on IL
August 2, 2026

ATLANTA -- Reynaldo López suffered what may have been the oddest of the long list of injuries suffered by Braves starting pitchers this year. But it doesn’t appear to be a significant ailment.

Braves face decision on Kim as rehab assignment wraps up

August 1, 2026

ATLANTA -- Jim Jarvis is expected to remain Atlanta’s primary shortstop. But the Braves still chose to keep Ha-Seong Kim to serve as a backup infielder. Kim’s Minor League rehab assignment expired with the conclusion of Triple-A Gwinnett’s doubleheader against Durham on Saturday. He went 1-for-4 in the first game

Schwellenbach (right elbow) continuing to progress with bullpen sessions

July 31, 2026

ATLANTA -- Having been sidelined more than a year because of two right elbow injuries, Spencer Schwellenbach knows it’s not wise to look too far ahead. But the Braves right-hander has at least reached a point where he can think about the possibility of being activated from the injured list

After 426 days away due to TJ, Smith-Shawver returns to MLB mound

July 29, 2026

NEW YORK -- AJ Smith-Shawver experienced the thrill of pitching for the first time in more than a year. Now, he can simply focus on doing whatever he can to help lessen the Braves’ rotation concerns. Smith-Shawver expressed relief after making a successful return to the Majors in a 3-2

Murphy stays hot in rehab; Kim also progressing

July 29, 2026

NEW YORK -- Sean Murphy has notched a multi-hit effort in two of the first three Minor League rehab games he has played for Triple-A Gwinnett. Murphy tallied three hits and caught all seven innings in Gwinnett’s 7-3 win over Durham in the first game of a doubleheader on Wednesday.

Acuña returns from IL with immediate spark in 1st AB

July 27, 2026

NEW YORK -- Ronald Acuña Jr. was healthy enough to rejoin the Braves’ lineup last week. But by extending his Minor League rehab assignment by a few additional days, he was able to gain the confidence that his swing and timing are where they need to be for him to

Braves trio in Triple-A Gwinnett's lineup for rehab assignments

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July 25, 2026

A trio of prominent Braves made rehab appearances for Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday. In the first game of the Stripers’ doubleheader, Ronald Acuña Jr. (Grade 1 left hamstring strain), Ha-Seong Kim (right middle finger inflammation) and Sean Murphy (fractured left middle finger) each made appearances.

Acuña's return to Braves delayed; Murphy begins rehab assignment

July 24, 2026

BALTIMORE -- Braves manager Walt Weiss will have to wait a little bit longer to have Ronald Acuña Jr. back in his lineup. The 2023 National League MVP was not activated for Friday’s series opener against the Orioles. And with Triple-A Gwinnett rained out on Friday, his next rehab at-bats