Atlanta Braves
PITCHER HEALTH

Injury History

Rib cage injury, 2025. Age 37. Chronic IL history (elbow, shoulder, wrist).

Current ERA (2026)

2.30

Durability Risk Profile

Extreme risk profile despite ace potential. Fragile veteran status makes every start a durability concern.

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Injury History

Verified on the Atlanta Braves active roster via MLB on 2026-05-28.

Current ERA (2026)

2.25

Durability Risk Profile

No manual injury-risk note available yet. Queue for the next injury-research pass before publishing durability claims.

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Injury History

Thoracic spine inflammation (04/21/26). Activated. Activated.

Current ERA (2026)

1.17

Durability Risk Profile

Thoracic/back issues can recur for pitchers due to rotational stress; near-term workload should be monitored after return.

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Injury History

Verified on the Atlanta Braves active roster via MLB on 2026-05-28.

Current ERA (2026)

1.14

Durability Risk Profile

No manual injury-risk note available yet. Queue for the next injury-research pass before publishing durability claims.

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Injury History

Elbow inflammation (07/26/25). Projected Opening Day roster. Questionable for Opening Day.

Current ERA (2026)

4.05

Durability Risk Profile

Ongoing inflammation concerns for a pitcher transitioning to a starter workload. Reliability is moderate until he proves durability in April.

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Injury History

Verified on the Atlanta Braves active roster via MLB on 2026-05-28.

Current ERA (2026)

2.90

Durability Risk Profile

No manual injury-risk note available yet. Queue for the next injury-research pass before publishing durability claims.

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Injury History

Shoulder inflammation (04/19/26). Activated. Activated.

Current ERA (2026)

1.16

Durability Risk Profile

Shoulder inflammation for a high-leverage reliever is medium-to-high risk for recurring availability issues even after activation.

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Injury History

Shoulder surgery, August 2025. 60-Day IL. Out for first half of 2026.

Current ERA (2026)

3.96

Durability Risk Profile

Shoulder surgeries for high-usage starters are high-risk for velocity loss. focus is on second-half stability.

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Injury History

Verified on the Atlanta Braves active roster via MLB on 2026-05-28.

Current ERA (2026)

0.59

Durability Risk Profile

No manual injury-risk note available yet. Queue for the next injury-research pass before publishing durability claims.

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Injury History

Strained oblique (03/23/26). Activated. Activated.

Current ERA (2026)

5.31

Durability Risk Profile

Strider is recovering from his second major elbow procedure. While the InternalBrace targets a faster return, his 100+ mph mechanics carry extreme recurring risk.

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Injury History

Verified on the Atlanta Braves active roster via MLB on 2026-05-28.

Current ERA (2026)

3.18

Durability Risk Profile

No manual injury-risk note available yet. Queue for the next injury-research pass before publishing durability claims.

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Injury History

Arthroscopic elbow surgery (bone spurs) (02/23/26). 60-Day IL. No timetable for return.

Durability Risk Profile

Late-spring surgery removes a key depth piece. While arthroscopic cleanups are common, his availability for the first half is gone.

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Injury History

Tommy John surgery (May '25). 60-Day IL. No timetable for return.

Durability Risk Profile

Young is deep in rehab. His 2026 contribution is unlikely before the final months of the season.

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Injury History

Tommy John surgery (06/09/25). 60-Day IL. No timetable for return.

Durability Risk Profile

Major blow to prospect depth. Focus is on 2027 recovery following UCL reconstruction.

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Injury History

Arthroscopic knee surgery (Oct '25). 60-Day IL. Questionable for 2026 season.

Durability Risk Profile

Knee surgeries for high-leverage relievers can affect the landing leg stability. focus is on second-half bullpen contribution.

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Injury History

Arthroscopic elbow surgery (bone spurs) (02/18/26). 60-Day IL. No timetable for return.

Durability Risk Profile

Late-spring surgery removes a key depth piece. Focus is on velocity recovery in mid-to-late 2026.

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Injury History

Torn knee ligament (03/08/26). 60-Day IL. Out for 2026 season.

Durability Risk Profile

Season-long knee ligament injury creates significant uncertainty for return-to-form and role stability in 2027.

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Injury History

Shoulder sebaceous cyst (Sep '25). Activated. Activated.

Durability Risk Profile

Currently low-to-moderate risk after activation, but shoulder-related interruptions warrant monitoring for bullpen workload spikes.

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