Bryce Elder’s Rough Patch

Atlanta Braves News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 28, 2026 · 1m

Bryce Elder’s hot start has cooled fast—his ERA’s jumped from under 2 to over 4, and he’s been leaking runs at alarming rates, sparking concern for Atlanta’s pitching rotation. While the team’s offense struggles too, Elder’s dip is especially troubling, with midseason fatigue possibly to blame. No injury, but the manager’s weighing a rest. If playoffs began now, Sale and Pérez would own the top spots, leaving Elder in the mix for rotation scraps with Holmes and López. With Strider sidelined, the Braves may need to trade for arms before the deadline—Elder’s future on the mound is suddenly…