"It has been less than a week since the start of 2026 Spring Training arrived, and the it feels like the 2025 bad injury luck for the Braves never ended. It feels like every day comes with a new injury update, and while some may be positive, the negative updates seem to always be of significance. Jurickson Profar spoke with the media for the first time, and it was revealed he had sports hernia surgery back in November."
"The more significant news of the day was that Hurston Waldrep will be out indefinitely due to "loose bodies" causing soreness in his pitching elbow. The ligament seems to be fine currently, but this is another blow to the Braves rotation depth. The logic of adding another starter has now become a legitimate need, one the Braves likely need to address sooner than later."
Injuries continue to affect the Braves early in 2026 Spring Training, with frequent updates altering roster outlooks. Jurickson Profar underwent sports hernia surgery in November and is fully healthy now. Profar is expected to serve as designated hitter heading into the 2026 season. Hurston Waldrep will be out indefinitely because loose bodies are causing soreness in his pitching elbow; the ligament currently appears intact. Waldrep’s absence reduces rotation depth and increases the urgency for the Braves to add another starting pitcher. Bryce Harper commented publicly on offseason remarks by Phillies GM Dave Dombrowski.
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