Bryce Elder undergoes knee surgery and faces recovery timeline
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 10:05 PM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Bryce Elder underwent a minor knee surgery on September 8 to clean up an issue that has persisted for nearly two months. Manager Walt Weiss confirmed the procedure during a press conference on Monday afternoon. The recovery process is expected to sideline Elder for three to four weeks. Elder is aiming to return to the mound in October, though the team's postseason availability remains a factor. The club will be without the pitcher for the remainder of the regular season as they manage the rotation during the final stretch. Demetrius Bell is monitoring the situation for additional details regarding the Braves' pitching staff.
- •Bryce Elder underwent knee surgery on September 8.
- •The recovery timeline is set for three to four weeks.
- •Elder managed the knee issue for approximately two months.
- •The pitcher hopes to return to the Braves for postseason play.
- 10:18 PMESPN MLB — Braves P Elder out 3-4 weeks after knee surgery
- 9:08 PMYahoo Sports — Braves pitcher Bryce Elder is out 3-4 weeks after right knee surgery
- 8:33 PMYahoo Sports — Bryce Elder has knee scope, out three to four weeks
"Braves starting pitcher Bryce Elder underwent surgery on his right knee Tuesday and will be out three to four weeks, manager Walt Weiss said. Weiss said the right-hander, who has made 26 starts this season, has been dealing with discomfort in his knee since the All-Star break, and it got to the point where he needed to have the procedure done if he hoped to be able to pitch in the postseason. Elder flew from Philadelphia to Dallas, where he had the surgery.
"Braves starting pitcher Bryce Elder had surgery on his right knee on Tuesday and will be out three to four weeks, manager Walt Weiss said.
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External links- ESPN MLBSep 8, 2026, 10:18 PMBraves P Elder out 3-4 weeks after knee surgery
Braves starting pitcher Bryce Elder had surgery on his right knee on Tuesday and will be out three to four weeks, manager Walt Weiss said.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 9:08 PMBraves pitcher Bryce Elder is out 3-4 weeks after right knee surgery
Braves starting pitcher Bryce Elder underwent surgery on his right knee Tuesday and will be out three to four weeks, manager Walt Weiss said. Weiss said the right-hander, who has made 26 starts this season, has been dealing with discomfort in his knee since the All-Star break, and it got to the point where he needed to have the procedure done if he hoped to be able to pitch in the postseason. Elder flew from Philadelphia to Dallas, where he had the surgery.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 8:33 PMBryce Elder has knee scope, out three to four weeks
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