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Braves get positive injury update on Nacho Alvarez

Like the entire Braves team in 2025, Nacho Alvarez has not been able to catch a break. Currently the highest ranked position prospect in the system, Alvarez began the season with a wrist injury that forced him to miss three months.

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Bryce Elder gets shelled, Nacho Alvarez Jr. exits, and more

Atlanta Braves news and notes from Friday. It was a less than ideal night for the Atlanta Braves, who were shutout by the Philadelphia Phillies 13-0. Bryce Elder got the ball and went just two innings.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 26

Top prospect Nacho Alvarez suffers another injury

After missing the first two-plus months of the season with a wrist injury, Nacho Alvarez didn’t waste any time re-introducing himself as one of the club’s top prospects.

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Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 23

Nacho Alvarez doing everything possible to earn promotion

The Braves have a starting rotation that is littered with injuries and an offense that features four gaping holes. As the gap in the playoff race continues to widen, they may have no other choice but to get creative and try out some alternatives.

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Who should be the starting MLB All-Stars at every position?

The starting lineups for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game are set to be revealed on July 6. While the fans have their say for the starting lineups, the most deserving All-Star starters could be very different than the actual starters.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 21

Braves Top Infielder Prospect Having Strong Return From IL

The Atlanta Braves have been getting a promising performance out of their top position player prospect, Nacho Alvarez Jr., since he returned to live action, especially in Triple-A.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 18

Braves Outfielder Elects Free Agency After Being DFA'd

The Atlanta Braves announced on Wednesday that outfielder José Azocar has elected free agency after being outrighted to Triple-A Gwinnett. He was designated for assignment as part of a series of moves ahead of the Mets series.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 17

Could Braves bring back Nacho Alvarez soon?

Prospect fatigue in baseball is a real thing. Young players get hot on the farm, become heralded as the next major-league star, and then a rough patch often leads to them being cast aside completely.

Atlanta Braves News / Inside The Diamonds / June 16

Atlanta Braves Roster Moves 6/16/2025

As the Atlanta Braves work through the long MLB season, the team has made a series of roster moves. These moves are designed to strengthen depth and flexibility.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / June 16

Braves activate Stuart Fairchild, jettison Jose Azocar, send Nacho Alvarez Jr. to Triple-A

Off-day roster move time What would an off day be without the Braves making various roster moves to shuffle the fringe of their squad? Not this off day, anyway: Despite the long text, none of this really matters.

Athletics News / Talking Chop / June 14

Atlanta routs Rockies, Nacho Alvarez rehabbing, and more

Atlanta Braves news and notes from Friday. The Atlanta Braves started the weekend series on a high note after Friday night’s 12-4 defeat over the Colorado Rockies.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 13

Braves No. 3 Prospect Has Big First Triple-A Rehab Game

Nacho Alvarez Jr. had a strong day at the plate to start his rehab assignment at the Triple-A level. The Atlanta Braves No. 3 prospect went 2-for-3 with two walks and two runs scored to start off his stint.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 12

Braves Provide Injury Updates for Two Players On Rehab Assignments

The Atlanta Braves announced that outfielder Stuart Fairchild will begin his rehab assignment on Thursday with Triple-A Gwinnett. They also officially announced that Nacho Alvarez Jr.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 11

Braves Top Shortstop Prospect to Continue Rehab in Triple-A

Triple-A Gwinnett announced Wednesday morning that Atlanta Braves shortstop Nacho Alvarez will continue his rehab assignment in the team. According to the Stripers, Alvarez, on the Braves' 60-day injured list, while recovering from left wrist inflammation, is scheduled to play in Thursday’s 7:05 p.m.

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Braves announce AJ Smith-Shawver had “Tommy John” surgery; Nacho Alvarez, Jr. to begin rehab

Updates on a pair of rookies on opposite ends of the injury spectrum. The Atlanta Braves have announced that starting pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver has undergone “Tommy John” surgery to repair the UCL in his pitching elbow and will miss the remainder of the 2025 season.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 9