"Wentz was injured in a Spring Training game on Sunday, March 8, 2026 when covering first base. Wentz joins fellow starting pitchers Spencer Schwellenbach and Hurston Waldrep in missing at least a big part of the 2026 season, if all all of it, thinning Atlanta's starting rotation options greatly."
"The injury to Wentz leaves Atlanta's starting rotation thin - with Chris Sale, Spencer Strider, Reynaldo Lopez and Grant Holmes in the the top four spots. Bryce Elder is the front-runner for the fifth spot with prospect JR Ritchie a potential option to start the season."
"Wentz, once a top Atlanta Braves prospect, re-joined the organization and found some success after being thrust into starting duty when injuries mounted during the 2025 campaign."
Joey Wentz, a former top Braves prospect, sustained a torn ACL while covering first base during a Spring Training game and will miss the 2026 season. This injury compounds Atlanta's rotation depth issues, as fellow starters Spencer Schwellenbach and Hurston Waldrep are also sidelined for significant portions of the season. Wentz had recently rejoined the organization and earned starting opportunities during the 2025 campaign when injuries created openings. The Braves' rotation now relies on Chris Sale, Spencer Strider, Reynaldo Lopez, and Grant Holmes as primary starters, with Bryce Elder competing for the fifth spot. Additional options include prospect JR Ritchie and veterans Martin Perez, Carlos Carrasco, and Jose Suarez.
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