Braves select Hurston Waldrep contract, option Daysbel Hernandez

As expected, the Atlanta Braves have selected the contract of pitcher Huston Waldrep. Atlanta moved Ronald Acuña Jr. to the 60-day injured list to clear a spot on the 40-man roster. Daysbel Hernandez was sent back to Gwinnett to create space on the active roster.

Waldrep was Atlanta’s second-ranked prospect in Battery Power’s preseason prospect rankings. He moved up four levels last season after the Braves drafted him with the 24th pick out of Florida. He started the 2024 season in Double-A and overcame some early struggles to post a 2.92 ERA and 3.07 FIP in ’49. ¹⁄₃ sleeves. Waldrep was promoted to Triple A last week and recorded a season-high 11 strikeouts while allowing three runs in six innings in his debut.

Hernandez was added to the roster before Saturday’s game after Jimmy Hegret was placed on injured reserve. He allowed one hit, one walk and struck out two in a scoreless appearance in Saturday’s loss. Hernandez has made three appearances for the Braves this season, allowing four hits and one unearned run in three innings of work.