Braves' Waldrep Undergoes Elbow Surgery, Faces 3-Month Absence

Hurston Waldrep is scheduled for elbow surgery Monday to remove loose bodies, sidelining him for approximately three months and placing him on the 60-day IL. The right-hander had a strong 2025 season with a 2.88 ERA over 56.1 innings. Manager Welt Weiss hopes Waldrep can still pitch this season, but his absence, alongside Spencer Schwellenbach's procedure, elevates Joey Wentz and Bryce Elder in the rotation pecking order. The timeline for his return remains uncertain.