On Sunday, the Atlanta Braves avoided a sweep when they beat the Arizona Diamondbacks (at home) by a score of 5-3.
Bryce Elder pitched 6.0 innings, allowing just one run (and four hits) with five strikeouts.
Braves Manager Reveals Key Player Is Dealing With Injury
GettyBryce Elder #55 of the Atlanta Braves pitches in the first inning of the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Truist Park on August 16, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
After the game, manager Walt Weiss met with the media (via BravesVision).
He revealed that Elder has been dealing with an injury.
Weiss: “Great job by Bryce… Bryce did an outstanding job… Bryce has been fighting through some knee stuff, and not enough to make him miss a start, but he’s been fighting through it, so you tip your cap to him because he continues to take the ball, and he’s been very durable.”
Social Media Reacts
GettyBryce Elder #55 of the Atlanta Braves pitches in the first inning against the Miami Marlins at Truist Park on August 05, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Here’s what people were saying about the update on Elder from Weiss:
Kevin Keneely: “Walt Weiss just mentioned that Bryce Elder is pitching through a knee injury??”
@mandude842087: “Yes AA, not getting a starter at the deadline was a great choice”
@PerezIsKing: “Props to Elder for shoving through it”
GettyBryce Elder #55 of the Atlanta Braves pitches in the first inning against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park on July 31, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
@reynaldogoatpez: “as a D1 elder hater: -he’s an absolute dawg for that -braves training/conditioning staff remains the worst in baseball”
Barrett Sallee: “Bryce Elder pitching as well as he has – save for one game – while fighting through a little bit of a right knee issue for the past month says a lot about who he is as a pitcher and a person. He’s been very important for this Braves team.”
Looking At The Braves Right Now
GettyRonald Acuña Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves runs to third base after hitting a solo home run in the first inning of a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Truist Park on August 15, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Braves are in the middle of a very strong 2026 season after missing the MLB playoffs in 2025.
They are currently the first-place team in the National League East with a 74-50 record in 124 games.
Atlanta Braves Manager Quietly Reveals Key Player Is Dealing With Injury