Here’s the latest Braves news roundup:
Bryce Elder “Shelled” in Rough Start
On June 27, the Atlanta Braves fell 13–0 to Philadelphia as Bryce Elder struggled mightily. Lasting just two innings, he yielded 10 runs—his third consecutive subpar outing. While the offense managed nine hits, they couldn’t find the scoreboard. The Braves aim to end the skid behind Spencer Schwellenbach tonight at 7:15 ET .
Nacho Álvarez Jr. Exits with Oblique Strain in Triple-A
Triple-A third-base prospect Nacho Álvarez Jr. left Thursday’s Gwinnett Stripers game with a strained oblique after a multi-hit performance. The injury is a setback following his June 16 wrist return. Given its nature, he’ll likely miss several weeks unless tests reveal otherwise .
Minor League Recap: Álvarez’s Performance & Injury
Prior to exiting the game, Álvarez shined—going 2‑for‑4 with an RBI and a double, boosting his average to .394. The Stripers secured a 6–0 win over Norfolk. His return from wrist trouble had been promising, but the oblique issue cuts his momentum short .
Prospect Setback
Ranked #3 in the Braves farm system, Álvarez had returned on June 16 with a sizzling .379 average and 1.113 OPS in nine Triple-A games—only to be sidelined again by this new injury .
Bottom Line
The Braves are in a 3-game rut following Elder’s tough outing.
Álvarez’s re-injury slows his ascent and delays potential MLB contribution.
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