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Braves place Robert Suarez on IL with right elbow inflammation
By Aaron Schmidt at WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· June 27, 2026
· 1 min read
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Atlanta Braves on Friday placed right-hander Robert Suarez on the 15-day injured list, backdated to June 23, due to elbow inflammation, according to the team.Right-hander Hurston Waldrep was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett to take his place on the 26-man ro...
Key takeaway (Atlanta News First) - The Atlanta Braves on Friday placed right-hander Robert Suarez on the 15-day injured list, backdated to June 23, due to elbow inflammation, according to the team.
Why this matters in The Nashville
The Braves' decision to place Robert Suarez on the injured list will be closely watched by Nashville baseball fans who regularly follow the team's progress. As the Braves navigate their injury woes, the performance of Hurston Waldrep, recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett, will be particularly noteworthy. Waldrep's ability to provide effective relief innings could determine his staying power with the big league club, and his success or failure will have implications for the Braves' pitching strategy in the second half of the season. With the All-Star break looming, the Braves' management will be evaluating Waldrep's performance to decide whether he deserves a longer-term spot on the 26-man roster. Nashville fans will be paying attention to see if Waldrep can capitalize on this opportunity and make a case for himself as a reliable contributor to the Braves' bullpen.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 27, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
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What is this story about? ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Atlanta Braves on Friday placed right-hander Robert Suarez on the 15-day injured list, backdated to June 23, due to elbow inflammation, according to the team.Right-hander Hurston Waldrep was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett to take his place on the 26-man ro...
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