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Braves 'B+' offseason already at risk of aging poorly amid injury issues | Sporting News The Braves' solid offseason already isn't aging well.

4 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Braves will begin season without starters Schwellenbach and Waldrep

The Atlanta Braves will begin the season without young right-handed starters Spencer Schwellenbach and Hurston Waldrep

5 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Braves hope Schwellenbach, Waldrep can return in '26 after elbow cleanups NORTH PORT, Fla. -- Braves manager Walt Weiss revealed Spencer Schwellenbach underwent an elbow cleanup surgery on Wednesday and that Hursto...

5 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

What happened to Turner Field, Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium after Braves left? Just south of the skyscrapers that illuminate Atlanta’s downtown stands a patch of land sacred to both the city and the sports world. This i...

7 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Spencer Schwellenbach undergoes surgery while Hurston Waldrep will have surgery soon, per report Spencer Schwellenbach and Hurston Waldrep both had “loose bodies” in their throwing elbow. One had surgery and the other will soon. Blah.

7 HOURS AGO • BATTERYPOWER.COM

Hurston Waldrep - Set for elbow surgery Monday Waldrep will undergo surgery Monday to remove loose bodies from his right elbow, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact Bowman reported previously that if surgery was recommended for Waldrep, the pitcher would likely be sidelined for approximately three months. The right-hander will be placed on the 60-day injured list, though that transaction hasn't officially been made yet. Waldrep showed signs of a breakout in 2025 with a 2.88 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 55:22 K:BB over 56.1 innings, but it will be a while before he's seen in a big-league uniform again. With Spencer Schwellenbach also undergoing an elbow procedure, Joey Wentz and Bryce Elder have moved up in Atlanta's rotation pecking order.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Spencer Schwellenbach - Undergoes elbow procedure Atlanta announced that Schwellenbach underwent a procedure Wednesday to remove loose bodies from his right elbow, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact The team hasn't issued a timeline for Schwellenbach's return, but manager Walt Weiss said that he's hopeful that the 25-year-old right-hander will be able to pitch at some point in 2026. At the very least, Schwellenbach will miss the first two months of the season, after Atlanta placed him on its 60-day injured list last week. Atlanta's rotation is already being tested in the early stages of the season; Hunter Waldrep (elbow) is slated to undergo a similar procedure as Schwellenbach on Monday, and AJ Smith-Shawver (elbow) is unlikely to be available until late in the second half after undergoing Tommy John surgery last June.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mauricio Dubón - Will start at short to begin year Dubon will start at shortstop for Atlanta while Ha-Seong Kim recovers from finger surgery, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact Acquired from Houston in the offseason to be the team's primary utility player, Dubon will instead see a near-everyday role out of the gate with Kim potentially sidelined into May. Dubon averaged 439.3 plate appearances for the Astros over the prior three seasons, slashing a modest .264/.299/.378 with little power or speed but seeing action at every spot on the diamond except pitcher and catcher.

11 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Who will be the next head of the MLBPA? Bruce Meyer or the field?

12 HOURS AGO • BATTERYPOWER.COM

Ronald Acuna, Chris Sale will look to get the Braves back to the postseason In the tough NL East division, the Atlanta Braves are usually in the mix. That was not the case last season. They finished in fourth place,...

12 HOURS AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Braves predicted to sign $38M All-Star, Cy Young-caliber arm to rescue pitching rotation nightmare | Sporting News The Braves need to at least sign one solid option to make matters better.

13 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Braves' Alex Anthopoulos blasted for letting $22M Cy Young arm go amid Spencer Schwellenbach injury | Sporting News The Braves might be in the same place they were last season before Spring Training games even start.

18 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Atlanta Braves trade proposal swaps Ozzie Albies with best hitter at position in Major League Baseball | Sporting News Atlanta could use an injection of talent.

19 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Braves reportedly add 9-year MLB veteran with past NY Mets experience The Atlanta Braves have reportedly added a 9-year MLB veteran with prior experience with the New York Mets, bringing depth and experience to...

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Nacho Alvarez Jr. looks to turn his Arizona Fall League success into MLB stardom | Sporting News The Braves would love for this youngster to step up.

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Braves give veteran Dominic Smith non-roster invite to major league camp

The Atlanta Braves have added veteran first baseman and outfielder Dominic Smith to their major league spring training camp as a non-roster invitee

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Braves need Spencer Strider to be best version of himself amid rotation injuries | Sporting News The Braves rotation is being tested already in 2026.

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Braves sign free agent catcher that certainly should've been on Rays' radar The Atlanta Braves have made an underrated move that greatly improves the depth of their catchers. This signing gives the NL East club a fou...

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Braves predicted to trade for $100M Gold Glove winner, 2X All-Star to Pair with Ronald Acuna Jr. | Sporting News The Braves might be able to lure one of the best outfielders to Atlanta.

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Braves' surprise signing of NL East rival, MLB starter, raises questions about GM Alex Anthopoulos | Sporting News This is an interesting deal considering the Braves major need.

1 DAY AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Braves sign ex-Red Sox, Mets top prospect who spent last spring with Yankees | Sporting News The first baseman is a non-roster invite.

1 DAY AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Walt Weiss talks pitching staff, Ronald Acuña Jr. and general optimism Right after Alex Anthopoulos got done talking on Friday, it was new manager Walt Weiss’s turn to speak with the media.

1 DAY AGO • BATTERYPOWER.COM

Hurston Waldrep - Out three months if surgery needed Waldrep would be sidelined for approximately three months if Dr. Keith Meister recommends surgery to remove loose bodies in the pitcher's right elbow, Mark Bowman of MLB.com report...

Impact If Meister determines surgery isn't required, Waldrep could require just three weeks of rest. A decision has not yet been made but is expected this week. Even if Waldrep does not undergo surgery, it's likely he will need a stint on the injured list to begin the season. The elbow injury also effectively removes him from the competition for the final spot in Atlanta's rotation, at least in the near term.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dominic Smith - Links up with Atlanta as NRI Atlanta signed Smith to a minor-league contract Tuesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Chad Bishop of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Smith played well in 63 games with the Giants last season, slashing .284/.333/.417 with five home runs. The 30-year-old has not started a game at a position other than first base since 2021, when he was the Mets' regular left fielder. Matt Olson has played all 162 games in each of his four seasons in Atlanta, which means Smith is surely ticketed for Triple-A Gwinnett.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Austin Riley - Confident after normal offseason Riley didn't have any limitations this offseason and worked with Atlanta hitting coach Tim Hyers on finding his old swing, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact The third baseman underwent sports hernia surgery in early August that ended his 2025 campaign prematurely, but he was fully recovered in time to get back to his normal offseason routine. That's a marked contrast to the previous offseason, when hand surgery left Riley in a cast until January and had him playing catchup during spring training. While he missed a total of 112 regular-season games over the prior two seasons, Riley appears to be in good shape to regain the form that saw him average 36 homers, 99 RBI and 159.3 games played from 2021-23.

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Braves will begin season without starters Schwellenbach and Waldrep

Braves give veteran Dominic Smith non-roster invite to major league camp