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Braves' Walt Weiss hints at rotation plans amid Spencer Schwellenbach, Hurston Waldrep injuries | Sporting News The Braves early season pitching plans may already be in motion.

16 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Braves predicted to replace Spencer Schwellenbach, Hurston Waldrep with $38M All-Star, Cy Young arm | Sporting News The Braves need an early season pitching replacement and they need one quick.

2 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Braves predicted to be forced into signing $61 million All-Star, former Cy Young candidate after latest Hurston Waldrep injury update | Sporting News The Braves may be forced into this signing.

4 DAYS 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

4 DAYS 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...

4 DAYS 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.

4 DAYS AGO • BATTERYPOWER.COM

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.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Braves rotation takes another hit with Waldrep needing more tests after loose bodies found in arm

The Atlanta Braves’ rotation took another hit when manager Walt Weiss said right-hander Hurston Waldrep may need surgery to remove “loose bodies” found in his arm

FEBRUARY 15 • Associated Press

Young Braves hurler Waldrep to have sore elbow examined NORTH PORT, Fla. -- Five days after opening Spring Training by revealing Spencer Schwellenbach will miss significant time, Braves manager Wa...

FEBRUARY 15 • MLB.COM

Hurston Waldrep out indefinitely with "loose bodies" in elbow Atlanta has more injury issues in their rotation less than one week into Spring Training.

FEBRUARY 15 • BATTERYPOWER.COM

Dealing with elbow discomfort Waldrep experienced right elbow discomfort after showing up to spring training and will be visiting specialist Dr. Keith Meister this week, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact An MRI showed loose bodies but no ligament damage, but it's too early to declare Waldrep in the clear as he goes to visit Dr. Meister, who is a surgeon well known for operating on MLB arms. The 23-year-old Waldrep was already facing an uphill battle to cracking Atlanta's Opening Day rotation, but his availability for the start of the season, and beyond, is now in question.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Uphill battle for rotation job Waldrep remains likely to begin the season at Triple-A Gwinnett, even with Spencer Schwellenbach (elbow) having been placed on the 60-day IL, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact Atlanta's pitching depth will be tested right out of the gate, with Bryce Elder and Joey Wentz viewed as the top candidates to fill in for Schwellenbach along with top prospect Waldrep. However, the 23-year-old right-hander still has minor-league options remaining, while Wentz and Elder do not, giving them the edge in the camp battle for spots on the 26-man roster -- either as the fifth starter or as a long man in the bullpen. Waldrep should still get another crack at the majors at some point in 2026 after posting a 2.88 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 55:22 K:BB over 56.1 innings last season.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Could begin season in minors Waldrep could begin the season at Triple-A Gwinnett, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact Waldrep seemingly did enough last season to be locked into Atlanta's rotation, posting a 2.88 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 55:22 K:BB over 56.1 innings covering nine starts and one extended relief outing. However, several other of the team's rotation candidates cannot be optioned to the minors, while Waldrep can, so the 23-year-old could be a roster casualty as Atlanta seeks to retain depth. Bowman writes that while Waldrep might wind up being the most valuable of the current fifth-starter candidates by the end of the season, if he becomes a "lasting part" of the rotation early on, "then something disastrous will have already happened." Atlanta has Chris Sale and Spencer Strider locked into rotation spots, with Spencer Schwellenbach (elbow), Reynaldo Lopez (shoulder) and Grant Holmes (elbow) expected to fill the other slots, if healthy. Bryce Elder, Joey Wentz, Martin Perez (shoulder) and Waldrep are among the club's depth starters, and Waldrep is the only one in the group that has minor-league options remaining.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 10, 2025 • MLB.COM

Optioned after making final start Atlanta optioned Waldrep to Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday, Grant McAuley of the Marietta Daily Journal reports.

Impact Waldrep made his final start of the season Tuesday against the Nationals, so Atlanta will replace him on the roster with reliever Hayden Harris. The 23-year-old right-hander should be locked into Atlanta's 2026 rotation after collecting a 2.88 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 55:22 K:BB in 56.1 innings this season.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Earns sixth win Waldrep (6-1) got the win over the Nationals on Tuesday, allowing one run on five hits and four walks while striking out five in six innings.

Impact Some control issues in the third inning led to a run for the Nationals, but Waldrep was otherwise excellent in what was the final start of his rookie season. Waldrep recorded his first quality start since August 20 and had just one outing in 10 appearances (nine starts) during which he allowed more than three runs. He finishes 2025 with a 2.88 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 55:22 K:BB in 56.1 innings and will certainly be a story to watch for Atlanta next spring as he competes for a spot in the rotation.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Harris II hits 2 homers, Braves beat Nationals 3-2 for 10th straight win

Michael Harris II homered twice, Hurston Waldrep pitched six innings of one-run ball and the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 3-2 for their 10th straight victory

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Braves bring 1-0 series lead over Nationals into game 2

The Atlanta Braves lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Washington Nationals

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Crews finding stride again - this time against an old collegiate foe WASHINGTON -- Nationals outfielder and former LSU star Dylan Crews got the chance to face off against a familiar opposing pitcher in Wednesd...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • MLB.COM

Fans eight in fifth win Waldrep (5-1) picked up the win Wednesday, giving up three runs on five hits over five innings in a 9-4 victory over the Nationals. He struck out eight without walking a batter.

Impact After getting tagged for eight runs in 4.2 innings to take his first big-league loss of the year in his last start, Waldrep came out firing Wednesday and blanked Washington for four frames before giving up a three-spot in the bottom of the fifth on four hits, including three doubles, to break a scoreless tie. Atlanta was able to take the lead for good in the top of the sixth to put the rookie right-hander back in the win column, however. Waldrep hasn't been able to complete six innings in any of his last five starts, getting pulled after 83 pitches (52 strikes) in this one, but Wednesday's effort was his first in the majors in which he didn't issue a free pass. He lines up to make one more start in 2025, at home early next week in a rematch with the Nats.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Waldrep finishing rookie year strong as Braves complete sweep in D.C. WASHINGTON -- For players on non-contending teams, there’s one goal for September: finish strong and set the tone for the offseason. Hurston...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • MLB.COM

Braves sweep Nationals with 9-4 win, Ozuna drives in 3 runs

Marcell Ozuna drove in three runs, Matt Olson hit a solo homer, and the Atlanta Braves completed a four-game sweep with a 9-4 win over the Washington Nationals

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Braves try to continue road win streak in matchup with the Nationals

The Atlanta Braves hit the road against the Washington Nationals looking to continue a four-game road winning streak

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Olson homers in 4th consecutive game, Suarez Ks 9 as Braves beat Nationals 6-3

Matt Olson homered for a fourth consecutive game, José Suarez threw seven strong innings and the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 6-3 in the first game of a split doubl...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

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