This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Braves injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
OF Ronald Acuña Jr.
Injury: Right Achilles tendon inflammation
IL date: July 30
Expected return: TBD
Status: Acuña exited a July 29 game against the Royals with Achilles discomfort that was first felt the previous night. He underwent an MRI exam in Atlanta on July 30. (Last updated: July 30) More >>
RHP Grant Holmes
Injury: Right elbow inflammation
IL date: July 27 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2026
Status: Felt elbow tightness following his start on July 26. He's debating next steps, but it's possible he’ll have Tommy John surgery or have an internal brace inserted, if that is an option. (Last updated: July 28) More >>
LHP Chris Sale
Injury: Fractured rib cage
IL date: June 21 (retroactive to June 19, transferred to 60-day on July 1)
Expected return: Late August
Status: Played catch for the third time in four days on July 18. Hadn’t previously thrown since fracturing a left rib while diving to make a stop on June 18. (Last updated: July 18) More >>
RHP Spencer Schwellenbach
Injury: Fractured right elbow
IL date: July 2 (retroactive to June 29, transferred to 60-day IL on July 6)
Expected return: September
Status: Felt sore after notching a career-high 12 strikeouts on June 28. Transfer to 60-day IL confirmed that if he returns this season, it won’t be before September. (Last updated: July 6) More >>
RHP Joe Jiménez
Injury: Left knee surgery
IL date: March 25 (retroactive to March 24, transferred to 60-day IL on March 31)
Expected return: Possibly August
Status: Felt good after throwing his first bullpen session on July 1 and is hopeful he could join the Braves’ bullpen in August. But he said there is no clear timetable. (Last updated: July 3)
RHP AJ Smith-Shawver
Injury: Torn right UCL
IL date: May 29 (transferred to 60-day IL on May 30)
Expected return: 2026 or 2027 season
Status: Underwent Tommy John surgery on the UCL in his right elbow on June 9. (Last updated: June 9) More >>
RHP Reynaldo López
Injury: Right shoulder inflammation
IL date: March 31 (retroactive to March 29, transferred to 60-day IL on April 3)
Expected return: TBD
Status: No structural damage found during arthroscopic surgery April 8. The Braves think there's a chance he could pitch this season. (Last updated: April 8) More >>
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
July 30
• OF Ronald Acuña Jr.: Placed on 10-day IL (right Achilles tendon inflammation) More >>
• OF Jarred Kelenic: Recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett
July 28
• RHP Carlos Carrasco: Acquired from the Yankees in exchange for cash considerations or a player to be named later More >>
July 27
• RHP Erick Fedde: Acquired from the Cardinals in exchange for cash considerations and/or a player to be named later More >>
• RHP Grant Holmes: Placed on 15-day IL, then transferred to 60-day IL (right elbow inflammation)
• RHP Daysbel Hernández: Recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett