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• Braves Claim Osvaldo Bido from Yankees, add Joey Wentz to 60 Day IL

The Braves made a roster move on Tuesday, claiming RHP Osvaldo Bido off waivers from the Yankees. To make room on the roster, the Braves added LHP Joey Wentz to the 60-Day IL. This is the result of Wentz tearing his ACL a few weeks ago, which will cause him to miss all of 2026. […]...2026
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• Braves Claim Osvaldo Bido
Yankees right-hander Osvaldo Bido has been claimed off waivers by the Braves, per announcements from both clubs. Atlanta placed left-hander Joey Wentz on the 60-day IL to create a spot on the 40-man roster. Wentz suffered a torn ACL midway through spring training and is expected to miss the 2026 season. This marks the second […]...2026
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• Poll: Who Will Be The Braves’ Fifth Starter?
The Atlanta rotation has had a rough go of it this spring. Spencer Schwellenbach and Hurston Waldrep both hit the injured list before Spring Training games even began, and now they’ve been followed by the loss of lefty Joey Wentz to a season-ending ACL tear. The timelines for Waldrep and Schwellenbach aren’t yet clear, but […]...2026
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• Braves News: Ronald Acuna Jr., Joey Wentz Out for Season, More

It was another day of both positive and negative news for the Braves (which is now the norm.) On one hand, the Braves bats continued to look good in a win over the Twins while Ronald Acuna Jr. dominated for Venezuela in the WBC. However, the Braves once again received “worse case scenario” news in […]...2026
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• Wentz (ACL) latest Braves P to have major injury
Braves left-handed pitcher Joey Wentz will sit out the 2026 season after tearing the ACL in his right knee while attempting to cover first base on Sunday....2026
• Joey Wentz to miss season, per report

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Joey Wentz will miss the 2026 season with a torn ACL, according to MLB.com’s Mark Bowman and the AJC’s Chad Bishop. Wentz was injured in a Spring Training game on Sunday, March 8, 2026 when covering first base. Wentz joins fellow starting pitchers Spencer Schwellenbach and Hurston Waldrep in missing at […]...2026
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• Wentz (ACL) latest Braves P to have major injury
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• Braves News: Starting Rotation, Mauricio Dubon, More

On Sunday, the Braves lost to the Rays 9-8 in a game that was no too enjoyable if you like good pitching. Bryce Elder was rocked from the start, while Joey Wentz left the game due to a knee injury (early indications are it is not serious.) Overall, the Braves have got good production from […]...2026
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• The WBC is About to End for Some Players- Preseason Prep- March 9, 2026
The WBC has been taking most of the attention of the baseball world recently. The round robin stage has had some great performances and exciting games. Pool play ends Wednesday, though, and a dozen teams will be done. Quite a few players who have been away from Spring Training will return to their MLB teams. Jazz Chisholm Jr- 2B- NYY- Chisholm has been playing for the Great Britain team in the WB...2026
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• NL East Notes: Wentz, Fulton, Miller
Joey Wentz and the Braves may have gotten relatively lucky after the left-hander was carted off the field with an apparent right leg injury during today’s game with the Rays. According to MLB.com’s Mark Bowman, Wentz will undergo tests to determine the extent of the injury, but initial examinations indicate that Wentz likely isn’t dealing […]...2026
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• Braves lefty Wentz carted off after mishap at 1st
Atlanta Braves left-hander Joey Wentz left Sunday's outing against the Tampa Bay Rays because of a right leg injury from an awkward step while covering first base....2026
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• Joey Wentz exits spring training game with apparent leg injury

During today’s spring training contest between the Atlanta Braves and the Tampa Bay Rays, Atlanta’s organizational depth when it comes to their starting pitching may have taken yet another hit. Joey Wentz had to be carted off the field during today’s game with an apparent injury to his leg — probably his knee. There’s no […]...2026
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• Preseason Prep - Feb. 20, 2026
Christian Encarnacion-Strand, 1B (CIN) Encarnacion-Strand is recovering from a hamstring injury suffered in January. The former top prospect has struggled mightily over the past two years, dealing with injuries and underperformance. After exhibiting extraordinary power during his minor league career, CES has posted exit velocities below 88 miles-per-hour each of the past two major league seasons. ...2026
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• Braves News: Spencer Schwellenbach, Hurston Waldrep injury updates, MLBPA leadership, more

Well barring a last minute blockbuster trade, it really seems like the Opening Day rotation will look like Chris Sale, Spencer Strider, Reynaldo Lopez, Grant Holmes, and the winner of the competition between Bryce Elder, Joey Wentz, and perhaps some other options, if they can all make it there healthy. You will note that Sale […]...2026
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• Braves News: Starting rotation, spring training TV schedule, and more

What once appeared to be a settled fifth starter spot for the Atlanta Braves has quickly turned into one of the more intriguing storylines of camp. With Spencer Schwellenbach’s elbow inflammation muddying the picture, Atlanta now has a legitimate spring competition on its hands. Joey Wentz, Bryce Elder, Hurston Waldrep and José Suarez are all […]...2026
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• Braves series preview: What happened to this team?

Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The former champs have been hit hard with injuries. The Braves won a championship in 2021, and won 100 games in back-to-back seasons following that, but this season has been a disaster. They’re on pace to have their worst season since they lost 93 games in 2016. The team has gone into freefall in July, dropping 15 of their 21 ga...2025
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"Joey Wentz is out of options, as is Elder."

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"The Braves have claimed left-hander Joey Wentz off waivers from the Twins, per a team announcement."

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"The Pirates announced that left-hander Joey Wentz, whom they claimed off waivers earlier this week, has been added to the active roster."

2023
"” Bridges oversaw four drafts for the Braves and in addition to the players listed above, he selected players like Kolby Allard, Mike Soroka, Kyle Muller, Joey Wentz, Bryse Wilson, and Freddy Tarnok as well as current Royals Drew Waters and Tucker Davidson."

2022
"The move will create a spot on the active 26-man roster for rookie Joey Wentz, whose call-up was covered here yesterday."

2020
"Tigers lefty Joey Wentz has undergone Tommy John surgery, according to a team announcement."

2019
"While Austin Riley, Cristian Pache and William Contreras will be getting a second taste of big league Spring Training, Kyle Muller, Joey Wentz and Ian Anderson will be experiencing it for the first time."

2018
"At Braves camp, it was Atlanta's Number 10 prospect, Joey Wentz."

2017
"The Braves' affiliates are littered with talented prospects, and that reality was on display once again Sunday as Ronald Acuna (Double-A Mississippi), Joey Wentz (Class A Rome) and Lucas Sims (Triple-A Gwinnett) all put together standout performances."

2016
"3:15pm: The Braves have agreed to terms with competitive balance Round A selection Joey Wentz, per Jim Callis of MLB."

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• Braves at Rangers series recap: Nadir

Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images At least Michael Harris II is finally waking up? There’s a series that sticks in my mind whenever I think about the season that directly led into the most recent Atlanta Braves rebuild that led to this current era that they’re in. I’ll never forget it because it happened during my first season of writing here at this lovely blog. It was September 2014 and it...2025
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• Battery Power Braves Players of the Week: Ronald Acuña, Jr. and Ozzie Albies

Dale Zanine-Imagn Images This week’s award is split between two of the Braves’ longest tenured players. Call it a cop-out. With this week’s regular season schedule for the Atlanta Braves condensed to three games because of the All-Star break, there was a chance that two or more players would have enough impact over the three game series with the New York Yankees to end up with a tie for th...2025
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• Welcome to the second half of the 2025 Braves season; Same as the first half

Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images One step forward and two steps back appears to be how the Braves are functioning at this point I hope y’all enjoyed the All-Star break and all the time off that came from that. While we all certainly love this sport and the Atlanta Braves themselves, I can totally understand if y’all used this time during the break to really dive into other things. Well,...2025
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• Braves News: Ronald Acuna’s throw, bullpen meltdown, more

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Saturday Well, that was a very 2025 Braves game on Saturday night, even as a few of this year’s underperformers showed some life. The Braves would likely have to win 45-50 of their remaining 65 games to make the playoffs at this point and their rotation features two real starters, so we can pretty much call this season a...2025
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• Braves look to Joey Wentz for a solid start against the Yankees

Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images The Braves will hope one of their former top prospects, Joey Wentz, now a journeyman can deliver some strong innings to start the game After a fun and very 2023 Braves style win on Friday night, Joey Wentz will take the mound for Atlanta with a chance for a series win against the formidable Yankees out of the All-Star break. Wentz has returned to his d...2025
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• A look at the state of the Braves Bullpen at the All-Star Break

Robert Edwards-Imagn Images My kingdom for a stopper What if I told you that the difference between the 2024 and 2025 Atlanta Braves bullpen was a quarter of a run in FIP? Well, you’d probably tell me to place that calculator of mine somewhere that I wouldn’t like. And your sentiment would be correct, although you should probably watch your language. There’s a world of difference in that o...2025
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• How many batters will Joey Wentz face in today’s game?

Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images It’s about darn time Last night was fun, huh? The Braves, outside of one half inning, completely bossed the game versus the New York Yankees Friday night. Spencer Strider took their per diem last night. Now it’s Joey Wentz’s turn. It’s about time too. He was drafted in the first round (40th overall) in 2016. So he’s about 6-7 years...2025
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• Braves Claim Osvaldo Bido from Yankees, add Joey Wentz to 60 Day IL
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• A look at the state of the Braves Bullpen at the All-Star Break
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• Braves try to fend off the Yankees - and here’s how you can watch

Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images Will the the visiting New Yorkers ignite Atlanta’s second half? The Atlanta Braves start the second-half of the 2025 baseball season with a six-game home-stand, first welcoming the New York Yankees and then the San Francisco Giants. The Braves enter play on Friday 11 games under .500 with less than two weeks until the trade deadline. Atlanta made a minor...2025
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• Braves News: Austin Riley exits, Kevin Herget DFA’d, and more

Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Friday. Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley exited Friday night’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals before his third plate appearance. The club announced his exit was a result of lower abdominal tightness. 3B Austin Riley was removed from tonight’s game due to lower abdominal tightness.— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) July...2025
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• 2025 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 91

Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images The road trip opens with a dud for the Cubs in an 8-1 loss. Ho hum. The 8-1 final score doesn’t look like too frustrating of a game. That looks like one that you laugh and say nothing went our way. But for seven and a half innings, this game could have gone either way. But the Twins executed when they needed to and the Cubs didn’t. This is one of those gam...2025
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• Jacob Misiorowski carries perfect game into seventh inning and Christian Yelich has career-high eight RBI in Brewers’ rout of Twins

Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images Jacob Misiorowski began his MLB career with 11 no-hit innings in a row—along with six perfect innings tonight—while Christian Yelich added a career-high eight-RBI After an extra two days of rest, it was finally time for Jacob Misiorowski’s second start. He had a tough act to follow with his five-plus innings of no-hit baseball in his first start. He did not disap...2025
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• 2025 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 32

Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images The Cubs bounce back with an impressive 8-3 win and take the series. Checks notes. Yep. The Cubs are better when Kyle Tucker hits. And hey, any time he and his teammates want to get to four homers, I’m here for it. I’ve talked about it in the past, and in fact just yesterday, four runs is a sweet spot. Teams with four runs win a solid majority of the ...2025
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• 2025 NL Central Power Rankings: Week 3

Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images With another strong week, the Brewers now sit in a tie for first in the division Welcome to the third week of our NL Central Power Rankings! We’ll release these rankings each week to grade all five teams and place them one through five. As everyone knows with power rankings, these should be taken as gospel and they’re obviously 100% accurate. Without further ado...2025
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• Battery Power Braves Players of the Week: Ronald Acuña, Jr. and Ozzie Albies
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• Welcome to the second half of the 2025 Braves season; Same as the first half
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• Braves Claim Joey Wentz
The Braves have claimed left-hander Joey Wentz off waivers from the Twins, per a team announcement. Righty Kevin Herget was designated for assignment in a corresponding roster move. It’s a full-circle moment for Wentz, whom the Braves originally drafted with the No. 40 overall pick back in 2016. The left-hander ranked among Atlanta’s top prospects…...2025
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• Jacob Misiorowski carries perfect game into seventh inning and Christian Yelich has career-high eight RBI in Brewers’ rout of Twins
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• Preseason Prep - March 20, 2025
Shohei Ohtani, DH (LAD) Ohtani's path to back-to-back 50/50 seasons began on Wednesday in Japan when the Dodgers' superstar blasted his first home run of the regular season, a towering fly off a 99-mph fastball that was initially ruled fan interference but later overruled via replay review. Ohtani finished the 2-game Tokyo series with three hits, including two extra-base hits, and two walks in 10 ...2025
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• Series Preview: Milwaukee Brewers @ Pittsburgh Pirates

Benny Sieu-Imagn Images Brewers hit the road for final time this season as they head to Pittsburgh With the NL Central all locked up for the Brewers, they dropped three straight to the Diamondbacks before winning a thrilling game on Sunday afternoon, coming back from an 8-0 deficit to win 10-9. They’ll look to keep that momentum going as they hit the road for the last time this season, tak...2024
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• Tigers series preview: A roster of rookies

Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images This Tigers team is a lot different from the one we saw back in April. The Tigers took two out of three from the Royals the last time they came to Detroit back in April, but this is a much different Tigers team. Just 15 players from their Opening Day roster will on the roster this weekend. The team traded away Jack Flaherty, Mark Canha, Andrew Chafin, and C...2024
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• White Sox 5, Tigers 1: That’s more like it

Mowing them down: Drew Thorpe pitched six shutout earnings to guide the White Sox to a victory. | Duane Burleson/Getty Images Drew Thorpe pitched six shutout innings to earn his first career win The White Sox (21-57) played one of their best games of the season to even up the series against the Tigers (35-41). There was not much traffic on the base paths in the early portion of this game....2024
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• Know Your Enemy: Detroit Tigers
I love Blake, but had he seen a tyger? | Wikimedia Commons Rumbling up 94, with some momentum The White Sox have won three series in a row, and are creeping back toward playing respectable baseball. They’re on the verge of leaping the Guardians, and head to the Motor City with a chance to jump ahead of the second-place Tigers. That this is all happening in the context of the AL Central ...2023
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• Know your enemy: The Detroit Tigers
Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images One last ride for Miggy. The Detroit Tigers began their rebuild about the same time as the Royals, and after a 77-win 2021 season, it looked like they were on a faster trajectory. But despite some big free agent signings, the Tigers slumped back to the bottom of the standings with the Royals last year. Like the Royals, they now find themselves with a ne...2023
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• Joey Wentz Undergoes Tommy John Surgery
Tigers lefty Joey Wentz has undergone Tommy John surgery, according to a team announcement. He’s expected to be sidelined for 14 to 16 months, the team provides. Wentz was the 40th overall pick of the 2016 draft. He came to the Detroit organization last summer, along with outfielder Travis Demeritte, in the deal that sent…...2020
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• Royals hire Brian Bridges as scouting director

Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post via Getty Images Bridges helped the Braves find their championship core. The Royals have hired Brian Bridges to be their new director of scouting, according to Keith Law of The Athletic. Bridges was scouting director for the Atlanta Braves from 2015 to 2018, overseeing the department that found players like Austin Riley, Kyle Wright, Ian Anderson, and AJ...2023
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• Pirates To Designate Domingo Germán For Assignment
The Pirates announced that left-hander Joey Wentz, whom they claimed off waivers earlier this week, has been added to the active roster. Right-hander Domingo Germán has been designated for assignment as the corresponding move. Prior to the official announcement, Robert Murray of FanSided relayed on X that Germán would be designated for assignment. Earlier in the day,…...2024
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• Tigers To Designate Drew Hutchison For Assignment
The Tigers will designate righty Drew Hutchison for assignment prior to tonight’s game against the A’s, the team announced yesterday. The move will create a spot on the active 26-man roster for rookie Joey Wentz, whose call-up was covered here yesterday. Wentz will make his MLB debut tonight, and then the Tigers will decide whether…...2022
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• Drew Hutchison Elects Free Agency
The Tigers announced that right-handed pitcher Drew Hutchison has cleared outright waivers and elected free agency. The 31-year-old veteran signed with the team in March but was designated for assignment earlier this week to clear a space on the 40-man roster for young starter Joey Wentz. Through 10 Detroit appearances this year Hutchison has soaked up…...2022
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• Tigers To Promote Joey Wentz
Left-hander Joey Wentz is being called up to start the Tigers’ game against the A’s on Wednesday, Tigers manager A.J. Hinch told reporters (including Evan Petzold of The Detroit Free Press). It will be the first career Major League appearance for Wentz, the 40th overall pick of the 2016 draft. The Braves selected Wentz in…...2022
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• Braves Agree To Terms With Joey Wentz, Kyle Muller
3:24pm: Atlanta has also agreed with second-rounder Kyle Muller ($2.5MM) and third-rounder Drew Harrington ($900K), per Callis (Twitter link). 3:15pm: The Braves have agreed to terms with competitive balance Round A selection Joey Wentz, per Jim Callis of MLB.com (via Twitter). He’ll receive a $3.05MM bonus after being taken with the 40th overall pick, which came with a $1,616,800…...2016
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• Tigers Designate Anthony Misiewicz For Assignment
The Tigers have designated lefty Anthony Misiewicz for assignment, per a team announcement. His spot on the 40-man roster will go to left-hander Zach Logue, whose contract has been selected from Triple-A Toledo (as reported earlier this morning). Left-hander Joey Wentz has been optioned to Triple-A Toledo to open a spot for Logue on the…...2023
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• Jose Ramirez: MVP Contender? - July 10, 2024
Jose Ramirez, 3B (CLE) Ramirez reached base in all six plate appearances on Tuesday and stole a pair of bases in Cleveland's extra-inning win at Detroit. The superstar third baseman hit the hardest ball of the game, a 109-mph double off Joey Wentz in the 4th inning. In his 11th season, Ramirez is posting his most aggressive plate rates, swinging at nearly half the pitches he sees and walking at th...2024
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• Braves Claim Osvaldo Bido
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• Braves News: Top 30 Prospects, Starting Pitching Depth, More

On Monday, the Braves were able to earn another Spring Training victory over the Detroit Tigers. It was a game where the starting pitching depth of the Braves was on full display, as Bryce Elder, Joey Wentz, and Owen Murphy all threw multiple innings. While it is likely unwise to expect big things from any […]...2026
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• Braves lose again, this time to the Rangers

Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Wash, rinse, repeat. The Atlanta Braves stunk it up again on Friday night against the Texas Rangers to fall to 44-58 on the season. Only 60 games to go. Joey Wentz made the start and worked 4 1⁄3 innings while surrendering four runs (three earned) with six strikeouts and a walk. Wentz looked pretty sharp for the most part, but he clearly has some limitations worki...2025
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• How many innings will Bryce Elder and Joey Wentz pitch for Atlanta in 2026?

I’m shamelessly stealing from the comments, here. Unless there’s a move on the rotation side, Bryce Elder will probably begin the year in Atlanta’s rotation. Joey Wentz is out of options, as is Elder. Seems reasonable — unless you’re willing to roll the dice on the Braves going in a very different direction at this […]...2026
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