"And man, I try to be a glass half full guy. So there are players on the active roster that would not have had the chance if this team could have stayed intact. Joey Wentz is one of them. The Braves are not in the market for a swingman-turned-starter without the carnage witnessed in 2025. Tyler Kinley is probably not around either. Those two are definitely making their opportunity count. Nacho Alvarez is getting an extended run-out as well. Ditto Jake Fraley and Vidal Brujan."
"He's killed it lately, with a 21/5 K/BB ratio and 4 earned run allowed in his 26.1 innings. He's been given countless chances, being optioned to Triple-A eight times in a season and a half. He's been back since June 1st; failed and succeeded in fits and starts. Those last four starts, however, have been very good. And right now, the fastball's up, the slider is dropping, and Bryce is keeping them in the yard."
The Braves have endured a season-long wave of injuries, including the entire Opening Day starting rotation being sidelined and multiple key players unavailable. Several replacements have emerged, including Joey Wentz, Tyler Kinley, Nacho Alvarez, Jake Fraley, Vidal Brujan, and others benefiting from increased playing time. Bryce Elder has received repeated chances after numerous options to Triple-A and has shown notable recent improvement. Elder has produced a 21/5 K/BB ratio with four earned runs across 26.1 innings and has posted four strong starts with a higher fastball and a slider that is breaking more. A poor slider pitch resulted in a home run at Coors Field.
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