Latest Braves injuries & transactions
This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Braves injury news, roster moves and other transactions.
Acuña (left thumb bone bruise) day to day after exiting Thursday's game
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
MIAMI – The Braves could be without one of their biggest contributors for an extended stretch.
Excited Acuña returns from IL
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
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
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
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
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
Acuña exits with left hamstring tightness, Braves waiting for MRI results
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
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