Braves lose Ozzie Albies to another wrist injury

Obviously, Albies’ season is over, but the bigger concern is how this will affect him next year. The injury itself typically comes with a 6-8 week recovery timeline, so he should be ready to go by Spring Training. However, a wrist injury cost Albies time last season, and he never truly looked like himself until the second half of this year.

That’s something the Braves will have to consider when shaping their roster this offseason. It’s still very likely the club picks up its team option on Albies for $7 million, especially since it comes with a $4 million buyout. His potential upside and clubhouse presence alone are worth the $3 million gamble. That said, having a viable backup plan in place in case his wrist issues linger into 2026 now has to be a priority.

Despite officially being eliminated from playoff contention, the Braves are ending 2025 on a high note. Last night’s win over the Nationals marked their ninth in a row, thanks largely to an offensive resurgence from a lineup that was lifeless for most of the first half.

Jurickson Profar’s return from suspension has been a massive boost. The late-season addition of Ha-Seong Kim has proven to be a godsend as well. But perhaps most important of all has been Ozzie Albies’ performance over the last six weeks. He’s hit close to .300 with an .840 OPS over his last 37 games, showing power from both sides of the plate and finally looking 100% healthy again.

This injury is a gut punch for him — and potentially a huge problem for the Braves if his wrist continues to be an issue heading into next season.

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