Waldrep’s Strong Return After Surgery | Atlanta Braves News

Atlanta Braves News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 4, 2026 · 1m

Hurston Waldrep made his long-awaited major league debut after elbow surgery, weathering a rough first inning that included a three-run homer, then settling in to deliver five and a third innings of solid pitching. Despite a sluggish splitter, he leaned into his sinker for quick ground balls, striking out four and allowing just three runs. His manager was impressed, and his return offers the Braves a crucial boost in a shaky rotation—especially with the trade deadline looming. A healthy Waldrep, who posted a 2.89 ERA last season, is a valuable, in-house asset they didn’t have to trade for…