Latest Braves injuries & transactions

September 13th, 2025

This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Braves injury news and transactions.

LATEST INJURIES

C
Injury: Right hip labral tear
Expected return: Spring Training 2026
Status: Underwent season-ending surgery on Sept. 11. Manager Brian Snitker said surgery “went well.” Battled hip discomfort for a few years. The pain worsened in August. (Last updated: Sept. 13) More >>

LHP
Injury: Left shoulder inflammation
IL date: Aug. 24
Expected return: TBD
Status: Began throwing but has not thrown off the mound. (Last updated: Sept. 13)

RHP
Injury: Right shoulder inflammation
IL date: Sept. 12 (15-day IL, retroactive to Sept. 9)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Hernández allowed three runs and recorded just two outs against the Mariners on Sept. 6. (Last updated: Sept. 12)

3B
Injury: Lower abdominal strain
IL date: Aug. 4 (10-day IL, transferred to 60-day IL on Sept. 1)
Expected return: Spring Training 2026
Status: Riley underwent season-ending surgery on his core muscle in Philadelphia on Aug. 21 and is expected to be healthy for the start of next season. (Last updated: Sept. 1) More >>

RHP
Injury: Left knee surgery
IL date: March 25 (retroactive to March 24, transferred to 60-day IL on March 31)
Expected return: 2026
Status: Braves manager Brian Snitker said the reliever won't pitch in 2025; he was recently shut down from throwing in Florida. He was dealing with discomfort in his surgically repaired knee. (Last updated: Aug. 14)

RHP
Injury: Right shoulder inflammation
IL date: March 31 (retroactive to March 29, transferred to 60-day IL on April 3)
Expected return: 2026
Status: Braves manager Brian Snitker said the hurler likely won't pitch again in 2025. (Last updated: Aug. 14) More >>

RHP
Injury: Fractured right elbow
IL date: July 2 (retroactive to June 29, transferred to 60-day IL on July 6)
Expected return: 2026
Status: Braves manager Brian Snitker said Schwellenbach likely won't pitch again in 2025. The fracture was found after he notched a career-high 12 strikeouts on June 28. (Last updated: Aug. 14) More >>

RHP
Injury: Right elbow inflammation
IL date: July 27 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2026
Status: Felt elbow tightness following his start on July 26. After consulting with doctors, Holmes will try a non-surgery rehabilitation option rather than Tommy John or any other procedure. (Last updated: Aug. 4) More >>

RHP
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 >>

LATEST TRANSACTIONS

Sept. 12
• RHP : Placed on the 15-day injured list (right shoulder inflammation)
• RHP : Recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett

Sept. 8
• C : Selected to Major League roster
• C : Placed on the 10-day injured list (right hip labral tear)
• RHP : Recalled to Atlanta
• LHP : Optioned to Gwinnett
• RHP : Reported to Atlanta
• RHP : Recalled to Atlanta
• RHP Rolddy Muñoz: Optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett
• RHP : Designated for assignment

Sept. 5
• INF : Designated for assignment