"Bryce Elder, who was out of options and seemed to be on the cusp of holding on to a big league job in Atlanta coming into Spring Training, found himself starting the season as the team's fourth starter."
"Elder, who was an All-Star in 2023 after a fantastic first half of the season, has been among the worst starting pitchers in the sport since the last-half of 2023."
"On a positive note, he did end the season by allowing three earned runs or less in six of his final seven starts, offering a glimmer of hope for future success."
"Elder spent time with Hall of Fame pitcher Greg Maddux this off-season, gaining tutelage from one of the game's all-time greats."
The Atlanta Braves have started the 2026 season strong, particularly with their starting rotation. Despite injuries to key pitchers like Spencer Strider and Joey Wentz, Bryce Elder has emerged as a key player. After a challenging 2025 season, Elder has shown promise by improving his performance, aided by offseason training with Greg Maddux. In his first two starts of 2026, he has pitched 13 innings and struck out 13 batters, indicating a positive turnaround for the team’s pitching staff.
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