Hurston Waldrep to make rehab appearance for Double-A Columbus Thursday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 9:30 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Hurston Waldrep is scheduled to start for Double-A Columbus on June 11 as part of his rehab assignment, moving up from the Florida Complex League. The Atlanta Braves pitcher, currently on the 60-Day Injured List after elbow surgery, aims to regain form. Waldrep previously made two starts in the FCL, accumulating a total of four strikeouts without significant setbacks. The right-hander's last Double-A appearance was in 2024, and he has a 3-5 record with a 2.88 ERA in 12 Double-A starts. This marks the first Major League rehab assignment for a Braves pitcher with Columbus.
- •Waldrep moves up from the FCL Braves to Double-A for a rehab start.
- •He underwent successful elbow surgery and was placed on the 60-Day Injured List.
- •His last Double-A appearance was in 2024, posting a 3-5 record and 2.88 ERA.
- •Waldrep pitched two innings in each of his FCL starts, striking out four batters.
- 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — Hurston Waldrep set for rehab appearance for Double-A Columbus on this coming Thursday
"Waldrep gets one step closer to returning to the Atlanta Braves
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