"Spencer Schwellenbach and Hurston Waldrep both hit the injured list before Spring Training games even began, and now they've been followed by the loss of lefty to a season-ending ACL tear. The timelines for Waldrep and Schwellenbach aren't yet clear, but they figure to miss significant time following surgeries to remove loose bodies from their elbows."
"Elder's status as the presumptive favorite is more about incumbency, being on the 40-man roster and being out of minor league options. He hasn't made a strong case this spring, turning in a lackluster 6.48 ERA in three starts. That leaves the door wide open for someone else to grab the job."
"Bryce Elder, who made 28 starts for the Braves last year. Elder is still just 27 years old and was an All-Star back in 2023 thanks to a big first half, but in his past starts he's posted a 5.63 ERA with a below-average 18.4% strikeout rate against an 8.3% walk rate."
The Atlanta Braves rotation has been decimated by injuries during spring training. Spencer Schwellenbach and Hurston Waldrep suffered elbow injuries requiring surgery before spring games began, while a lefty suffered a season-ending ACL tear. Grant Holmes and Reynaldo Lopez, both coming off injury-plagued 2025 seasons, will anchor the rotation behind Spencer Strider. An open rotation spot remains available. Bryce Elder, a 27-year-old former All-Star, is the presumptive favorite due to incumbency and roster status, though he posted a 6.48 ERA in three spring starts. José Suarez, also out of minor league options, presents an alternative candidate with recent minor league success.
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