The Atlanta Braves are currently taking on the San Diego Padres in a four-game series this week. The NL showdown is tied at one apiece, as of Wednesday.
During the Padres series, Atlanta quietly made a roster decision on pitcher Hurston Waldrep.
Waldrep, a fringe starter for the Braves this season, injured himself in his most recent start on Sunday with Triple-A Gwinnett. He’s dealt with injuries all season, as an elbow injury in February led to his delayed season debut. Now, it’s another arm issue for the Braves’ promising young starter.
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GettyPITTSBURGH, PA – JULY 07: Hurston Waldrep #64 of the Atlanta Braves pitches in the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on July 7, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
Per the Atlanta Braves transactions page, Hurston Waldrep has landed on the 7-day IL.
Hurston Waldrep’s MLB Career
GettyPITTSBURGH, PA – JULY 07: Hurston Waldrep #64 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after giving up a three-run home run to the Pittsburgh Pirates in the third inning at PNC Park on July 7, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
Hurston Waldrep was briefly called up to MLB in 2024, but his biggest body so far in his young career came in 2025.
The Braves at the time had a dire need for starters, and Waldrep posted a sub-3.00 ERA over 50+ innings, which led to him being an obvious option to be a big part of the Braves’ 2026 rotation plans.
Over 74 career innings, Waldrep has an ERA of 4.99. He’s still just 24; however, if this is a very serious right-arm injury, it could put his timeline to return to the Braves’ rotation in jeopardy.
Atlanta Braves Announced Hurston Waldrep Roster Decision During Padres Series