Atlanta Braves news and notes from Wednesday
What was another rotten day off the field for the Braves turned into a good day on the field, which has been too rare recently. Spencer Schwellenbach went to the IL with a fractured elbow and his return this season is very much in question. That may be the final nail in the coffin for this Braves team, as the rotation has been wrecked with injuries. Grant Holmes is the only remaining member of the Opening Day rotation who has not suffered a major injury, though Spencer Strider has at least come back from his injury and found himself. Bryce Elder is the team’s third starter right now and who knows who the fifth starter will be, if they even choose to go with one. The offense showed up with some power, including Jurickson Profar on his return, but there is substantial irony that this comes at a point when the rotation may be too injured to facilitate any kind of run, even if the offense can sustainably find its potent form.
Braves News
Ronald Acuna will be the Braves’ lone position-player starter at the All-Star game in Atlanta, though Matt Olson leads MLB in fWAR at first base.
Spencer Schwellenbach hit the IL with a fractured elbow, in the latest gut punch to the Braves amidst a flurry of transactions.
The Braves thumped their way to victory against the Angels, after a more promising start from Didier Fuentes and some strong work from the bullpen.
Braves’ 2024 first rounder Cam Caminiti found himself solidly in the MLB Pipeline mid-season top 100 prospects list.
Mark took a look back at the Braves’ recent draft picks and how they stack up against the players selected shortly after them.
MLB News
The Braves ranked among the top team defenses so far in 2025 by Fangraphs according to their analysis.
MLB announced the All-Star starters for each team for the All-Star game in Atlanta this year.
Former Braves outfielder Kevin Pillar announced his retirement from the sport.