Braves' Hurston Waldrep likely out for season after elbow issue
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 7:46 AM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Hurston Waldrep, a former first-round pick for the Atlanta Braves, may miss the remainder of the 2026 season. He exited a start with Triple-A Gwinnett due to right arm discomfort, following a prior elbow surgery earlier this year. Braves manager Walt Weiss indicated Waldrep will undergo further evaluation. Sources report him cleaning out his locker, suggesting an imminent end to his season. Waldrep signed a $2.9 million deal in 2023, and if absent, he will focus on recovery for the 2027 season.
- •Waldrep left his start with Gwinnett due to right arm discomfort.
- •He underwent surgery in February to remove loose bodies from his elbow.
- •Reports indicate Waldrep packed his locker, hinting at a season-ending injury.
- •Atlanta hopes for his return at full strength in 2027.
- •Waldrep was selected 24th overall in the 2023 MLB Draft.
- 7:46 AMYahoo Sports — Braves' $2.9M former first-round pick likely out for season after latest concerning Gwinnett news
"The Atlanta Braves have suffered some losses with injuries this season. After recent news, it seems like they have lost another valuable piece.
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