The Atlanta Braves have traded right-hander Kyle Wright to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for righty Jackson Kowar. Wright, who underwent shoulder surgery and will miss the entire 2024 season, had a breakout year in 2022 but struggled in 2023. The Royals will have control over Wright for two years after his recovery. In return, the Braves receive six years of club control over Kowar, a former top prospect who has yet to find success in the majors. The Braves see potential in Kowar's increased velocity and hope to develop him into a hard-throwing bullpen arm.
The Atlanta Braves have traded pitcher Kyle Wright to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for right-hander Jackson Kowar. Kowar, the Royals' first-round pick in the 2018 Draft, has struggled at the major league level with a high ERA. Wright, who had a breakout season in 2022, was limited to nine appearances in 2023 due to a shoulder injury and will miss the entire 2024 season after undergoing surgery.
The Braves suffered a demoralizing loss in Game 1 against the Phillies, with their offense struggling to produce runs. Despite a solid performance from pitcher Spencer Strider, the Braves couldn't overcome bad luck and sequencing. The team will need to win three of the next four games to advance, with two of those games likely to be started by Zach Wheeler. In other news, Kyle Wright will undergo shoulder surgery and miss the remainder of the season and possibly 2024 as well.
Atlanta Braves pitcher Kyle Wright will undergo surgery and is expected to miss the entire 2024 season due to a shoulder issue that has plagued him since January. Meanwhile, Max Fried is feeling well and will start Game 2 of the Division Series after recovering from a blister on his index finger. Daysbel Hernandez and Michael Tonkin have made the Division Series bullpen, with Hernandez impressing during workouts and Tonkin providing versatility and durability. The Braves have also shuffled their lineup for Game 1, with Austin Riley batting second and Ozzie Albies in the cleanup spot to counter the left-handed options in the Phillies' bullpen.
Atlanta Braves pitcher Kyle Wright is set to undergo shoulder surgery after dealing with ongoing shoulder problems throughout the season. Manager Brian Snitker announced that Wright is likely to miss the entire 2024 season, adding to a brutal year for the pitcher. The surgery will have significant implications for the Braves' rotation planning in the offseason.
The Atlanta Braves made roster moves for the National League Division Series, adding reliever Daysbel Hernandez and top prospect AJ Smith-Shawver, while revealing that pitcher Kyle Wright will be out through 2024 due to a shoulder injury. Wright, a 21-game winner last year, will likely undergo surgery and miss the entire next season. The Braves also passed on using 40-year-old reliever Jesse Chavez, who had a strong season but missed three months due to injury. The Philadelphia Phillies made only one change to their roster, adding pitcher Michael Lorenzen.
The Atlanta Braves minor league system had a strong night overall, with Kyle Wright making a solid rehab start, striking out seven in 3 ⅔ shutout innings. Dalton Guthrie contributed three RBI's for the Gwinnett Stripers, while Hudson Potts and Drew Campbell led the Mississippi Braves' offense. Jorge Bautista delivered an impressive start for the Rome Braves, and Ambioris Tavarez stood out for the Augusta GreenJackets.
The Braves have been struggling with their starting pitchers allowing many runs since the All-Star break, but they haven't lost much ground in the division. Having Fried healthy again is a boost, and getting a healthy Kyle Wright back by the end of the season could further improve their playoff odds. In other news, the Braves won a close game against the Pirates, Bryce Elder has been struggling, Ronald Acuna returned to the lineup after avoiding a major injury, and there are updates from around the MLB including a BABIP-fueled no-hitter, a top Korean pitching prospect signing with the Dodgers, the Red Sox DFA'ing Dinelson Lamet, and the A's calling up Lawrence Butler for his major league debut.
The Atlanta Braves have claimed right-hander Dereck Rodríguez off waivers from the Twins and optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett. Fellow righty Kyle Wright was transferred to the 60-day injured list in order to open a spot on the 40-man roster. Rotation depth has suddenly become a serious issue for the Atlanta club. Both Max Fried and Kyle Wright have landed on the injured list recently, with the former battling a forearm strain and the latter a lingering shoulder issue.
The Atlanta Braves have claimed right-hander Dereck Rodriguez off waivers from the Minnesota Twins and optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Braves transferred starter Kyle Wright to the 60-day injured list. Rodriguez could serve as depth at Gwinnett or find himself in the mix as rotation depth or a multi-inning relief option for the major league roster.
Atlanta Braves pitcher Kyle Wright has been diagnosed with a shoulder strain and will miss a considerable amount of time. Raisel Iglesias has been activated from the injured list and will resume his role as closer. In other MLB news, Luis Garcia and Austin Warren will both require Tommy John surgery and miss the remainder of the season, while former Mets pitcher Matt Harvey has announced his retirement.
Atlanta Braves pitcher Kyle Wright has been placed on the injured list after an MRI revealed a shoulder strain. There is currently no timetable for his return, but the team is hoping to shut him down to allow the soreness to subside. The Braves have a few options to fill his spot in the rotation, including Dylan Dodd, Jared Shuster, and possibly Michael Soroka.
The Atlanta Braves swept the Miami Marlins with a 6-3 victory on Thursday afternoon, but lost righty Kyle Wright to the IL for the second time in just over a month. Dylan Dodd, Atlanta’s No. 10 prospect per MLB Pipeline, delivered a quality start while showcasing the maturity and arsenal that propelled him from High-A Rome to Triple-A last year in just 26 starts. Dodd gave up three runs on eight hits and three walks over six innings.
Braves pitcher Kyle Wright flew back to Atlanta for further evaluation on his shoulder injury, while outfielder Michael Harris II is day-to-day with a jammed knee. Catcher Travis d'Arnaud is showing positive progress in his workouts. Other injury updates include Orlando Arcia taking dry swings and Raisel Iglesias potentially returning during the homestand. The Braves defeated the Marlins 6-3, with a funny moment occurring when position player Jacob Stallings struck out Ronald Acuña Jr. on lobs during the ninth inning.
The Atlanta Braves have placed Kyle Wright on the 15-day injured list due to soreness in his throwing shoulder and have recalled left-hander Dylan Dodd from Gwinnett. Dodd will start Thursday’s series finale in Miami. Wright left Wednesday’s start in the third inning of Atlanta’s 14-6 win. Dodd made two starts at the major league level to open the season while Wright was on the injured list.
