Latest Braves injuries & transactions
This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Braves injury news, roster moves and other transactions.
Strider (elbow), Waldrep (arm discomfort) cleared to begin throwing
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Acuña signals he's close to rejoining Braves in two-hit rehab game
ATLANTA -- Ronald Acuña Jr.'s first two trips around the bases provided indication he is ready to be activated from the injured list. Acuña went 2-for-5 with a stolen base and two runs while playing for Triple-A Gwinnett in a 7-5 win over Iowa on Wednesday night at Gwinnett Field.
Acuña, Kim each collect a hit in rehab outing for Triple-A Gwinnett
ATLANTA -- Ronald Acuña Jr. and Ha-Seong Kim returned to Atlanta on Tuesday. Well, suburban Atlanta.
Decisions, decisions! How will Braves handle roster with Yaz back from IL?
ATLANTA -- Mike Yastrzemski's return from the injured list led the Braves to release Kyle Farmer on Tuesday afternoon. A couple other roster-related decisions will soon have to be made regarding Ronald Acuña Jr. and Ha-Seong Kim. Farmer experienced the thrill of playing for his hometown team this year. But
Acuña plays field for first time in rehab stint; return not yet imminent
ATLANTA -- Ronald Acuña Jr. will be used primarily as a right fielder when he returns to the Braves’ lineup. But there’s no guarantee that he will be activated from the injured list before Atlanta concludes its current homestand Thursday afternoon. “He’s still got some days ahead of him,” Braves
Anthopoulos lays out Braves' Trade Deadline approach with key IL returns on horizon
Braves president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos has been through enough Trade Deadlines to know not to build your whole plan around players returning from the injured list. Atlanta has potential reinforcements coming, both for its lineup (Ronald Acuña Jr.) and its rotation (Spencer Schwellenbach, AJ Smith-Shawver). But Anthopoulos understands
Acuña nearing return for Braves; Smith-Shawver likely needs another rehab start
ATLANTA -- Ronald Acuña Jr. took another step toward rejoining the Braves’ lineup. He also had a chance to see why AJ Smith-Shawver could soon join Atlanta’s rotation. Acuña went 1-for-3 with a walk and Smith-Shawver tossed 4 1/3 scoreless innings in Triple-A Gwinnett’s 5-1 win over Toledo in Game
Acuña nearing possible return on this homestand; Schwellenbach, Strider still TBD
ATLANTA -- Braves manager Walt Weiss thinks there’s at least a chance Ronald Acuña Jr. could return before this current homestand ends on Thursday. But his responses to questions about Spencer Schwellenbach and Spencer Strider weren’t nearly as optimistic.
Acuña whacks grand slam in 3rd rehab game since hamstring strain
The Braves begin their second half of the 2026 season on Friday against the Rangers, when they’ll look to build on a bounce-back year that has them 55-40 and atop the NL East, though the Phillies are creeping up quickly behind them. Atlanta could use some better health down the
Acuña (hamstring), Kim (finger) begin Minor League rehab assignments
ATLANTA -- Ronald Acuña Jr. and Ha-Seong Kim began their respective Minor League rehab assignments with the FCL Braves in North Port, Fla., on Monday. Kim homered in his first plate appearance and added a single in a 4-2 win over the FCL Twins. Acuña struck out, flied out to
Acuña likely to begin rehab assignment during break; Suarez not cleared to throw
PITTSBURGH -- Braves manager Walt Weiss said Ronald Acuña Jr. will likely begin a Minor League rehab assignment during the All-Star break, but the Braves will be without top setup man Robert Suarez for at least a couple more weeks.
Pérez's forearm injury from liner strains Braves' depth, but may clarify 'pen
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
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
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
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
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