After more than two months on the injured list, ace southpaw Chris Sale is set to make his return to the mound next weekend. David O’Brien of The Athletic relays that Sale is “penciled in” to be activated from the injured list and take the ball for Saturday’s game against the Phillies. Sale is on the 60-day injured list, so the Braves will need to clear a 40-man roster spot to … [Read more...] about Braves To Activate Chris Sale On Saturday
Braves Release Erick Fedde, Place Aaron Bummer On 15-Day IL
The Braves announced that right-hander Erick Fedde has been released, and that left-hander Aaron Bummer was placed on the 15-day injured list due to inflammation in his throwing shoulder. Right-handers Wander Suero and Hunter Stratton were called up from Triple-A in corresponding roster moves. It was just under a month ago that Fedde came to Atlanta in a trade with the … [Read more...] about Braves Release Erick Fedde, Place Aaron Bummer On 15-Day IL
Braves Claim Cal Quantrill
The Braves have claimed right-hander Cal Quantrill off waivers from the Marlins, reports Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. It was reported earlier this week that the Fish had put the righty on waivers in an attempt to dump his salary. It appears their division rival has helped them out in that regard. Atlanta has open 40-man space but would need to open an active roster spot for … [Read more...] about Braves Claim Cal Quantrill
Austin Riley Undergoes Season-Ending Core Surgery
The Braves announced today that third baseman Austin Riley has undergone core injury surgery, which will end his season, though he is expected to return for spring training 2026. He is already on the 10-day injured list. He’ll be transferred to the 60-day IL once the club needs his 40-man roster spot. The club also announced their previously-reported claim of right-hander Cal … [Read more...] about Austin Riley Undergoes Season-Ending Core Surgery
Braves Claim Jake Fraley
The Braves announced that they have claimed outfielder Jake Fraley off waivers from the Reds. Cincinnati designated him for assignment a couple of days ago. Atlanta has multiple 40-man vacancies. They will need to open an active roster spot once Fraley reports to the team, as he can’t be optioned to the minors without his consent. Fraley has had some major league success but … [Read more...] about Braves Claim Jake Fraley