This page will be updated throughout the offseason, with all the latest Braves signings, news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
OF Jurickson Profar
80-game suspension for performance-enhancing drugs
Expected return: July 2
Status: Can begin playing Minor League games on Tuesday. Barring any additional postponements, he’ll be eligible to return from his suspension on July 2. (Last updated: June 13)
INF Nacho Alvarez Jr.
Injury: Left wrist inflammation
IL date: March 25 (Retroactive to March 24)
Expected return: Late June
Status: Walked in his only two plate appearances for Triple-A Gwinnett during a rain-shortened game on Thursday. Barring a need at the big league level, he’ll remain at Triple-A after his 20-day rehab stint expires. (Last updated: June 13)
RHP AJ Smith-Shawver
Injury: Torn right UCL
IL date: May 29 (15-day; transferred to 60-day IL on May 30)
Expected return: 2026 or 2027 season
Status: Underwent Tommy John surgery on his UCL in his right elbow on June 9. (Last updated: June 9) More >>
RHP Daysbel Hernández
Injury: Right forearm inflammation
IL date: June 6 (retroactive to June 5)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Exited on June 4 against the D-backs due to numbness in his right pinky. An MRI showed right forearm inflammation. (Last updated: June 6)
OF Stuart Fairchild
Injury: Dislocated right pinkie
IL date: May 30
Expected return: TBD
Status: Exited Game 1 of May 29 doubleheader vs. the Phillies after dislocating the pinkie while sliding into second base. (Last updated: May 30)
RHP Reynaldo López
Injury: Right shoulder inflammation
IL date: March 31 (Retroactive to March 29)
Expected return: TBD
Status: No structural damage found during arthroscopic surgery April 8. Shut down 12 weeks then further evaluated. The Braves think there's a chance he could pitch this season. (Last updated: April 8) More >>
RHP Joe Jiménez
Injury: Left knee surgery
IL date: March 25 (Retroactive to March 24)
Expected return: Will not return before August and could miss all of 2025
Status: Doctors found significant cartilage damage while evaluating the setup man’s knee in October. (Last updated: March 25)
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
June 9
• RHP Craig Kimbrel: Outrighted to Triple-A Gwinnett, elected free agency
June 8
• LHP Austin Cox: Optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett to make room for RHP José Ruiz
June 7
• RHP Craig Kimbrel: Designated for assignment
• LHP Austin Cox: Contract purchased from Triple-A Gwinnett
• RHP José Ruiz: Claimed off waivers from the Phillies