​The Atlanta Braves made another roster adjustment Friday, optioning right-hander Hurston Waldrep to Triple-A Gwinnett while reinstating left-hander Tyler Kinley from the paternity list. Waldrep has appeared in three games this season after returning from elbow surgery, logging 10.2 innings with an 8.44 ERA and nine strikeouts. Kinley, back in uniform Friday night, delivered a scoreless inning, recording one strikeout and issuing a walk.
With Kinley reinstated to the bullpen, Waldrep will head back to Gwinnett to continue refining his stuff and waiting for his next opportunity in Atlanta. The team’s departure from the field came after a three-hour rain delay, resulting in a 2-1 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals.
In other Braves-related notes, fans can check a Braves fan guide to the MLB Draft, including consensus mock drafts and perspectives from prospect evaluators. In the minor leagues, Tate Southisene tripled for the Rome Emperors on Thursday, and Grant McAuley spoke with Southisene about his path to the majors, offering insights into his climb through the system.
On the national stage, the 2026 Home Run Derby participants have been announced, with the event slated for Monday evening. There is also injury news to monitor, as Shohei Ohtani is dealing with a left knee issue that will keep him from playing in the All-Star Game. He will continue to serve as the designated hitter this weekend but will not start on the mound as planned. Following Ohtani’s status update, Ivan Herrera was summoned to the All-Star Game roster to take his place.