Waldrep’s Struggle and Braves’ Pitching Crisis | Atlanta Braves News

Hurston Waldrep’s rough outing against the Pirates—two homers, three innings—has reignited questions about his future in the Braves’ rotation, as injuries pile up and command issues persist. With Spencer Strider sidelined and other arms still recovering, the Braves are forced to rely on unproven or rehabbing pitchers, creating pressure on Waldrep to step up—or risk a demotion. Despite flashes of promise last year, his splitter’s lost edge and rising walk totals threaten his role. As the trade deadline looms, Atlanta must find ways to win with their current roster, counting on guys like Bryce Elder and Grant Holmes to fill the void. The team’s early-season dominance is fading without reliable starting pitching, and the pressure to rebound is mounting. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b12d986356f67747