Hurston Waldrep - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

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Michael Harris II drove in three runs on two hits, including a homer, Ronald Acuña Jr. had three hits and scored three runs, and the Braves beat the Colorado Rockies 6-4 for their...

AUGUST 29 • Associated Press

Waldrep, Schwellenbach to undergo season-ending elbow surgery ATLANTA -- The Braves will learn more about Robert Suárez’s potential return from right elbow inflammation when he begins throwing off a mou...

AUGUST 28 • MLB.COM

Braves See Spencer Schwellenbach, Hurston Waldrep Undergo Surgeries The debate on the recoveries of two Atlanta Braves pitchers has come to an end in the form of two unfortunate injury updates. According to M...

AUGUST 28 • SI.COM

Braves' Spencer Schwellenbach and Hurston Waldrep to have season-ending surgeries

Atlanta Braves right-handers Spencer Schwellenbach and Hurston Waldrep will have season-ending surgeries following setbacks in their rehabilitations from right elbow procedures bef...

AUGUST 28 • Associated Press

Will undergo Tommy John surgery Waldrep will undergo Tommy John surgery on his right elbow, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact Waldrep had surgery in February to remove loose bodies from his elbow and eventually made it back to the big leagues in July. However, he suffered a setback while at Triple-A Gwinnett and now it's been determined he'll need a more serious elbow operation. Waldrep will not be ready to pitch again until the 2028 season.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 24 • FOX SPORTS

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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...

AUGUST 11 • MLB.COM

Walt Weiss provides updates on Spencer Strider, Hurston Waldrep and that weird balk call Strider still has a long way to go before returning but the door apparently isn’t closed yet.

AUGUST 10 • BATTERYPOWER.COM

Braves Provide Hopeful Update on Spencer Strider, Hurston Waldrep It's far from guaranteed, but there is some hope that the Atlanta Braves could get two injured arms back this season

AUGUST 10 • SI.COM

Ready to start throwing Atlanta manager Walt Weiss said Monday that Waldrep (arm) will begin a throwing program this week, Barrett Sallee of 680 The Fan Atlanta reports.

Impact Waldrep was placed on the 7-day injured list July 21 due to what Atlanta referred to as right arm discomfort. The organization hasn't provided many details regarding Waldrep's injury since he was shut down, but the right-hander has now been given the green light to begin what could be a lengthy ramp-up process. According to Sallee, Weiss provided no guarantees that Waldrep will be available to pitch again this season, as Atlanta will see how he progresses through his throwing program before a potential return date is mapped out. Waldrep may not have enough time to get fully stretched back out as a starter, but a late-season return as a reliever would at least inspire some confidence about his health heading into 2027.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Shelved at Triple-A Triple-A Gwinnett placed Waldrep (arm) on the 7-day injured list Tuesday.

Impact Waldrep's move to the IL came just two days after he noticed a dip in velocity during a three-inning start versus Toledo. Specifics regarding Waldrep's injury remain vague, with Atlanta manager Walt Weiss merely noting that the right-hander experienced some arm discomfort during his most recent outing at Triple-A. Waldrep had coughed up 10 earned runs on 13 hits and 10 walks over 10.2 innings in three appearances (two starts) for Atlanta before he was demoted to Triple-A on July 10.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Braves Activate Mike Yastrzemski, Bad News For Hurston Waldrep All recent updates were about what was expected as the Atlanta Braves made decisions on their injured ballplayers

JULY 21 • SI.COM

Exits Triple-A start with arm issue Atlanta manager Walt Weiss said Monday that Waldrep was removed from his start at Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday after just 36 pitches because "his arm didn't feel right," Harrison Sm...

Impact Waldrep managed to throw three scoreless innings in the outing, but he averaged just 92.8 mph with his sinker, down from his 94.2 average. He will be evaluated before next steps are taken. Waldrep had surgery to remove loose bodies from his right elbow back in February, which caused him to miss the first two months of the season.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Braves News: Hurston Waldrep optioned, bats quiet in loss, and more Atlanta Braves news and notes from Friday.

JULY 11 • BATTERYPOWER.COM

Sent down to minors Atlanta optioned Waldrep to Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday.

Impact Waldrep looked rusty in two starts and one relief appearance, posting an 8.44 ERA, 2.16 WHIP and 9:10 K:BB over 10.2 innings. The young right-hander could eventually get another chance in the Atlanta rotation after the All-Star break, but he'll try to sharpen up at Gwinnett first. JR Ritchie is entering the rotation in Waldrep's place.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Is Waldrep's job safe? Banged-up Braves have few other options PITTSBURGH -- Braves manager Walt Weiss was asked if Hurston Waldrep will remain in the rotation after the young hurler surrendered two of R...

JULY 8 • MLB.COM

Jumped early in loss Waldrep (0-1) took the loss against the Cardinals on Tuesday, allowing seven runs on six hits and five walks with two strikeouts over 3.1 innings.

Impact All seven runs came via two Ryan O'Hearn home runs, but Waldrep threw just 45 of 84 pitches for strikes and generated only five whiffs. The 24-year-old has been shaky so far in his return to Atlanta's rotation, allowing 10 earned runs over two starts after throwing two scoreless frames in relief in his first appearance of the season June 28. He'll try to find his footing entering the All-Star break in a road matchup with the Cardinals this weekend.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

O'Hearn sets Pirates franchise record with 10 RBIs, Skenes snaps out of funk in 12-4 win over Braves

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JULY 8 • Associated Press

Pirates' Ryan O'Hearn sets club record with 10 RBIs during 3-homer night vs. Braves

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JULY 8 • Associated Press

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The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Atlanta Braves to start a three-game series

JULY 7 • Associated Press

Another start coming Tuesday Waldrep is slated to start Tuesday's game against the Pirates in Pittsburgh, Lindsay Crosby of BravesToday.com reports.

Impact Waldrep made his 2026 debut for Atlanta out of the bullpen before entering the rotation last week when Bryce Elder's turn was skipped. Though he fell just shy of the benchmarks for a quality start after allowing three earned runs over 5.1 innings last Thursday against the Cardinals, Waldrep will end up sticking around in the rotation while Elder slots back in as a replacement for the injured Martin Perez (forearm). Waldrep tentatively lines up for a two-start week, with his second outing expected to come Sunday in a rematch with the Cardinals on the road.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Waldrep shines in rotation cameo; Lee affected by short-handed bullpen ATLANTA -- Scoring five runs for a second straight night gave the Braves reason to feel better about their recently dormant offense. Doing s...

JULY 3 • MLB.COM

Ambushed in no-decision Waldrep took a no-decision Thursday against the Cardinals, allowing three runs on five hits and one walk in 5.1 innings. He struck out four.

Impact Waldrep gave up all three of his runs in the opening frame, but he was at least able to settle in afterwards and push for a quality start. The 24-year-old right-hander threw 76 pitches in his second major-league outing of 2026, so he may not be fully built up to handle a traditional starter's workload quite yet. Waldrep is contending with Grant Holmes' for a rotation spot going forward, and Thursday's showing might have offered the club enough positive takeaways to hand Waldrep another chance to start next week in Pittsburgh.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Walker, Church and Burleson hit homers and Cardinals ride 7-run 7th inning to 11-5 win over Braves

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JULY 3 • Associated Press

Confirmed as starter for Thursday Atlanta manager Walt Weiss confirmed that Waldrep will start Thursday's game against the Cardinals, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact Waldrep made his 2026 debut with Atlanta last Friday, pitching two innings of relief behind starter Reynaldo Lopez, who covered three innings. Atlanta will make room for both pitchers in the rotation this week, as Bryce Elder will have his turn skipped while Waldrep starts the series finale after Lopez made a five-inning start in Wednesday's win. Though Elder is expected to return to the rotation next week, Waldrep could end up sticking around in a starting role beyond Thursday's outing, as Atlanta is contemplating moving Grant Holmes to the bullpen. Waldrep's performance Thursday will likely hold some influence on Atlanta's decision, though the right-hander shouldn't be expected to work more than five or six innings, regardless of how well he's pitching. Since completing his recovery from a Feb. 23 arthroscopic procedure to remove loose bodies from his right elbow, Waldrep hasn't tossed more than 71 pitches or covered more than 4.2 innings in any of his outings in the majors or minors.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

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