Braves' Wentz sidelined for 2026 season with ACL tear
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Braves pitcher Joey Wentz tore his ACL in a spring-training game and will miss the 2026 season, further thinning Atlanta’s rotation alongside fellow absences Spencer Schwellenbach and Hurston Waldrep. With Wentz out, the Braves’ depth chart features Strider, Sale, López and Holmes as the top four, Bryce Elder likely taking the fifth spot, JR Ritchie in the mix, and veteran depth from Pérez, Carrasco and Suárez; Wentz previously debuted for Detroit in 2022 and appeared in 14 games (13 starts) for Atlanta in 2025.
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- Braves May Have Avoided Worst-Case Scenario with Joey Wentz Sports Illustrated
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