{"id":482491,"date":"2026-02-15T23:06:22","date_gmt":"2026-02-15T23:06:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/482491\/"},"modified":"2026-02-15T23:06:22","modified_gmt":"2026-02-15T23:06:22","slug":"braves-get-more-bad-news-in-st-regarding-promising-starter-in-recent-insider-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/482491\/","title":{"rendered":"Braves Get More Bad News in ST Regarding Promising Starter in Recent Insider Update"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Hurston Waldrep could be on the outside looking in when it comes to Atlanta’s 2026 roster.<\/p>\n

As MLB<\/a> Spring Training has begun, there have been numerous reports surrounding all 30 MLB teams. For the Atlanta Braves<\/a>, it\u2019s been a lot of bad news before the season has even started. Starter Spencer Schwellenbach<\/a> is having elbow issues and will miss at least the first two months of the 2026 season.<\/p>\n

Amid other reports and such regarding the Braves, on Sunday, Mark Bowman reported that Hurston Waldrep<\/a> could miss some time due to some soreness after his live BP session. Bowman and other reports are reporting from North Port, FLA, where the Braves\u2019 spring training facility is.<\/p>\n

More MLB on Heavy: Braves\u2019 $42 Million All-Star Predicted to Have Regression Year in 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Hurston Waldrep Dealing with an Elbow Issue<\/p>\n

It is still very early in the spring training cycle, but the Braves\u2019 rotation can not handle injuries before exhibition games even kick off. Schwellenbach\u2019s injury seemed to be lingering from the offseason, as that was the first injury report out of the Braves\u2019 spring camp.<\/p>\n

The only good news Atlanta has received is that Ha-Seong Kim<\/a> may return sometime in May after his hand injury, which is an earlier timeline than the All-Star break.<\/p>\n

Here is what Mark Bowman of MLB.com had to say about Hurston Waldrep\u2019s elbow issue:<\/p>\n

\u201cHurston Waldrep had some elbow discomfort this week. A MRI showed loose bodies, but the ligament seemed fine. He will see Dr. Meister this week. The Braves don\u2019t know how long he might be out. \u201d<\/p>\n

\"Hurston GettyHurston Waldrep could be on the outside looking in when it comes to Atlanta\u2019s 2026 roster.[\/caption]\n<\/p>\n

Waldrep is expected to compete for the Braves\u2019 last rotation spot. With Schwellenbach to start the year on the IL, Atlanta\u2019s top internal options include Spencer Strider, Reynaldo Lopez, and Grant Holmes<\/a>. The fifth starter could be either Waldrep (if healthy), Bryce Elder, Joey Wentz<\/a>, or even Martin Perez.<\/p>\n

More MLB on Heavy: Braves-Rays Trade Idea Offloads $73 Million All-Star for Starter + Prospect<\/a><\/p>\n

Hurston Waldrep\u2019s Promise as a Starter + Other Braves ST Notes<\/p>\n

Last season, when the Braves dealt with such a devastating run of injuries in the starting rotation, Hurston Waldrep came up to help eat up some innings, and he impressed with his opportunities.<\/p>\n

Over 56.1 innings with the big-league club, Waldrep posted a 2.88 ERA, struck out 55 hitters, and gave up just three home runs.<\/p>\n

Walt Weiss seems to already have his hands full dealing with internal injury concerns.<\/p>\n

Grant Holmes and Reynaldo Lopez have already expressed that they are healthy, and Spencer Strider should be good to go as well, but the issue is when\/if those guys go down, who is there to fill in and eat up innings?<\/p>\n

There will certainly be more developments in this Waldrep injury case, so keep updated with Heavy\u2019s coverage of the Braves for the latest information!<\/p>\n

More MLB on Heavy: Braves\u2019 $23 Million Outfielder Snubbed From Opening Day Lineup Projection by MLB<\/a><\/p>\n

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