Bryce Elder - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

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1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Will not return for NLDS Atlanta manager Walt Weiss said Friday that Elder (knee) will not be available for the NLDS against the Dodgers, Aiden Stepansky of MLB.com reports.

Impact Elder underwent arthroscopic right knee surgery less than a month ago. He progressed to live batting practice Monday and could be in play if Atlanta advances to the NLCS, but the club doesn't feel he's ready to contribute just yet. Elder posted a 4.11 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 121:49 K:BB over 149 innings covering 26 starts for Atlanta this season.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Faces hitters Monday Elder (knee) threw a live batting practice session Monday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact It appears to be the first time Elder has faced hitters since he had a scope on his right knee three weeks ago. Elder will not be available for the wild-card series against the Phillies, but he could be an option for subsequent rounds if he progresses and Atlanta advances.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 24 • Associated Press

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SEPTEMBER 15 • Associated Press

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SEPTEMBER 10 • Associated Press

Officially placed on injured list Atlanta placed Elder on the 15-day injured list Wednesday due to arthroscopic right knee surgery.

Impact Elder had his knee scoped Tuesday and will miss the remainder of the regular season, though he's aiming to be available at some point during the playoffs. If he does return for the postseason, it would likely be in a relief role. The right-hander has posted a 4.11 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 121:49 K:BB over 149 innings covering 26 starts for Atlanta this season.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Elder undergoes right knee surgery, to miss 3-4 weeks ATLANTA – Braves starting pitcher Bryce Elder will miss three to four weeks after having his right knee scoped in Dallas on Tuesday. Elder h...

SEPTEMBER 8 • MLB.COM

Braves pitcher Bryce Elder is out 3-4 weeks after right knee surgery

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Bryce Elder has undergone surgery on his right knee and will be out for three to four weeks

SEPTEMBER 8 • Associated Press

Unfortunate Bryce Elder development opens door for familiar face to rejoin Braves Atlanta Braves right-handed pitcher Bryce Elder has been having knee issues.

SEPTEMBER 8 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Out 3-to-4 weeks after knee scope Elder is expected to be sidelined 3-to-4 weeks after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Tuesday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact Elder had his knee examined by a doctor in Philadelphia on Monday, and the decision was made to have the minor procedure. The right-hander will not return before the end of the regular season, but Elder is aiming to be available at some point during the playoffs. Elder will conclude his regular season having gone 8-8 with a 4.11 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 121:49 K:BB over 149 innings covering 26 starts.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Ticketed for bullpen Atlanta manager Walt Weiss said Monday that Elder will temporarily move to the bullpen, Chad Bishop of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact With Reynaldo Lopez (knee) returning from the 15-day injured list to start Wednesday against the Rays, Atlanta will shift Elder to the bullpen to keep its six-man rotation intact. While Elder has turned in a serviceable 4.11 ERA over 26 starts on the season, he's been tagged for 16 runs on 30 hits -- including five home runs -- and seven walks over his last four outings. Weiss indicated that Elder could make a start during Atlanta's three-game road series versus the Cubs next week, though it's unclear who would come out of the rotation to open up a spot for the right-hander.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Bryce Elder Reflects on Frustrating Outing in Braves Loss The Atlanta Braves' starter didn't hold back his thoughts on his performance that came during the loss to the Giants

SEPTEMBER 1 • SI.COM

Tagged for five in loss Elder (8-8) took the loss Monday against the Giants, allowing five runs on eight hits and three walks while striking out three over 5.1 innings.

Impact Elder was tagged for a homer by Rafael Devers just two batters into the game and later surrendered another long ball to Osleivis Basabe in the sixth before exiting. It marked the second time in his last four starts that Elder has allowed at least five runs. The right-hander owns a 4.11 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 121:49 K:BB across 149 innings this season. He's scheduled to make his next start Monday against the Phillies.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 1 • MLB.COM

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AUGUST 31 • BATTERYPOWER.COM

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AUGUST 28 • Associated Press

Records quality start in no-decision Elder did not factor into the decision Tuesday against the Dodgers, allowing three runs on eight hits while striking out five over six innings.

Impact Elder threw 59 of his 98 pitches for strikes and dealt with traffic throughout the night, but he managed to limit the damage enough to record his fifth quality start in his last seven outings. The right-hander is enjoying a resurgent campaign, as his 3.95 ERA would be his best mark since 2023, and he's on pace to surpass his career high of 131 strikeouts. Elder is slated to make his next start Monday at home against the Giants.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 26 • Associated Press

Rebounds with quality start Elder allowed a run on four hits and a walk across six innings in a no-decision Sunday against the Diamondbacks. He struck out five.

Impact Elder held Arizona to a lone run on Gabriel Moreno's solo homer in the fourth inning, logging his fourth quality start in his last six outings. It was an especially encouraging performance from Elder after he gave up seven runs on 10 hits across five innings against the Mets his last time out. Overall, Elder's ERA sits at 3.92 across 24 starts (137.2 innings) this season with a 1.23 WHIP and 113:46 K:BB. He's currently lined up to face the Brewers on the road his next time out.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Olson's 3-run homer backs 6 strong innings from Elder as Braves avoid a sweep, beating Arizona 5-3

Matt Olson hit a three-run homer to back six strong innings from Bryce Elder, leading the Atlanta Braves past the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3 to avoid a three-game sweep

AUGUST 16 • Associated Press

Bryce Elder Reflects on Missed Challenge in Braves Loss to Mets A missed chance to get a challenge in could have meant the whole game went differently for the Atlanta Braves

AUGUST 11 • SI.COM

Even with 'a lot of moving parts,' Braves rue key missed chance for ABS challenge ATLANTA -- As Bryce Elder walked away from his first rough start since the All-Star break, he was among the many wondering how different his...

AUGUST 11 • MLB.COM

Hammered early in loss Elder (8-7) took the loss against the Mets on Monday, allowing seven runs on 10 hits and three walks with four strikeouts over five innings.

Impact Elder allowed seven runs over his first three frames, with the majority of the damage coming on a first-inning grand slam. It ends a hot stretch for the 27-year-old, who entered Monday having posted three quality starts while yielding just five earned runs through his first four second-half outings. He owns a 4.03 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 108:45 K across 131.2 innings this season and lines up for a home matchup with the Diamondbacks this weekend.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

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