Hurston Waldrep

The Braves optioned Hurston Waldrep to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Fantasy Impact

Waldrep and Dylan Dodd were both optioned with Enoli Paredes and Royber Salinas re-assigned to minor league camp. Atlanta now has 56 players in camp.

Hurston Waldrep is focusing on redeveloping his curveball this spring after previously shelving the pitch, per Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Atlanta initially had Waldrep refine his slider after drafting him in the first round in 2023, believing it would better complement his elite splitter. Now that he’s comfortable with the slider, he’s turning his attention back to the curveball as an additional weapon against left-handed hitters.

Fantasy Impact

Waldrep’s curveball fits well with his fastball out of his arm slot, and he spent the offseason studying how elite pitchers like Gerrit Cole, Max Scherzer, and Justin Verlander utilize the pitch. While he’s likely to begin the season at Triple-A Gwinnett, adding another reliable breaking ball could help accelerate his path to a regular MLB rotation spot. However, control and command remain his biggest hurdles. Fantasy managers in dynasty and deep leagues should monitor his progress, as he could be a midseason call-up if he sharpens his command.

The Braves activated Hurston Waldrep from the injured list and optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Fantasy Impact

Waldrep has been sidelined since the middle of June with elbow inflammation. It is possible he gets called up later in the season.

The Braves sent Hurston Waldrep (elbow) on a rehab assignment in the Florida Complex League Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Waldrep has been out of action with right elbow inflammation. He will likely remain in the minors after being activated from the IL, barring any injuries to the rotation.

Hurtson Waldrep has right elbow inflammation and will be shut down for about a week.

Fantasy Impact

Waldrep is expected to build up again in about one week. There should be another update on his status at that point.