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The Braves farm system might not feature many bats, but it is loaded with high quality arms that will eventually make their way to Atlanta. Among them is 2023 first-round pick Hurston Waldrep, who was the Braves highest-rated prospect to begin the season in AAA Gwinnett after experiencing a cup of coffee at the major-league level last year.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / April 2

Sean Murphy and Hurston Waldrep shine in Gwinnett Stripers win

The Gwinnett Stripers picked up their first win of the season yesterday against the Nashville Sounds, with a couple of players that could be key contributors on the Braves this year taking center stage.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / March 5

A look into the Braves Farm System: Which minor leaguers should step up this year?

During the 2024 season the Atlanta Braves organization was plagued with injury, while this was a setback for the team it allowed players in their farm system to step up.

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Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / February 26

Hurston Waldrep finds unexpected ending to his Spring Training debut

Hurston Waldrep, the Atlanta Braves No. 3 prospect pitcher, made his Spring Training debut in the Braves’ 2-1 victory against the Pirates on Feb 25. The 22-year-old pitcher, drafted from the University of Florida in the first round of the 2023 MLB draft, was called on as relief in the final inning of the game.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / February 26

Roster cuts, split squad sweep, and more

Atlanta Braves news and notes from Tuesday. The Atlanta Braves wasted no time and made a series of roster moves on Tuesday, trimming it down to 56 players in camp.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / February 25

Braves make first round of Spring Training cuts

After today’s split squad games, the Braves made several cuts to their Spring Training roster. The club announced Dylan Dodd and Hurston Waldrep have been optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / February 25

Braves make first round of Spring Training cuts

Braves start trimming the roster before the calendar even flips to March. The Atlanta Braves made their first round of Spring Training cuts Tuesday afternoon, wasting no time trimming the roster.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 25

Braves No. 3 Prospect Has Strong 2025 Spring Training Debut

Atlanta Braves No. 2 prospect Hurston Waldrep made his 2025 Spring Training debut in the 2-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. In his third-ever appearance in a Spring Training game, he came out of the bullpen and pitched a scoreless inning.

Atlanta Braves News / New Baseball Media / February 25

2024-25 MLB Offseason Recap: Atlanta Braves

For the first time since 2017, the Braves failed to secure the NL East title. While the Braves made the playoffs nonetheless, Atlanta couldn’t get past the Padres in the NL Wild Card Round.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / February 20

Quantity for the bullpen, Hurston Waldrep, more

Atlanta Braves news and notes from Wednesday Well it appears that Orlando Arcia is once again the clear shortstop for 2025 in Atlanta. He has a club option, so could easily be the shortstop next year as well.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / February 13

Former Gators Pitcher Tabbed as Breakout Candidate for Braves

A former Florida Gators pitcher was given high expectations from an All-Star first baseman. According to Fox 5 Atlanta’s Miles Garrett, Braves first baseman Matt Olson mentioned right-hander Hurston Waldrep as someone who could make the jump this season. Waldrep was the Braves No.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / February 5

Under-the-radar Braves prospect could carve out role in Atlanta

The Braves watched Max Fried and Charlie Morton depart in free agency, which leaves a pretty substantial hole in Atlanta’s starting rotation, but Alex Anthopoulos hasn’t made a single addition.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / December 26

Proposed Trade Ships Braves $74 Million All-Star Starting Pitcher

While free agent pitching options are dwindling, new potential trade targets could be emerging for the Atlanta Braves. If the Braves wish to add a new starting pitcher this offseason, a trade is now likely their best option.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / December 4

Should Braves reported top prospect be off-limits in trade talks?

With free agency prices inflated, the expectation is that Alex Anthopoulos will go big game hunting in the trade market, which has been his M.O. since the Braves won the World Series back in 2021.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / December 3

Braves Pitching Prospect Named Potential Trade Candidate

The Atlanta Braves are stocked up on pitching talent in their top-30 prospects list from 2024. At this point, it would be a shock if nobody is moved over

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / December 2

Two Braves Pitching Prospect Unlikely To Be Part of Offseason Trades

As the MLB offseason goes on, rumors start to pop up for who could be traded and what the return could be. While we aren’t for certain who could be on the move as part of an Atlanta Braves trade yet, we have an idea who is safe. MLB.com’s Mark Bowman put out a piece breaking down the Braves' top trade candidates.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 27

Braves No. 2 Prospect Hurston Waldrep to Make Rehab Start for Augusta

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Hurston Waldrep will take another step this weekend toward returning to perhaps provide much-needed reinforcements to the big-league pitching staff.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 17

Braves place Hurston Waldrep on IL

Waldrep, the team’s first-round pick just last year, made his MLB debut earlier this month.

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Atlanta Braves make decision about Hurston Waldrep’s future after two MLB starts

Former Florida standout Hurston Waldrep became the 85th former Gators standout to reach the big leagues a couple weeks ago, but his stay in Major League Baseball was short-lived.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / June 10

Ex-Gators Star Pitcher Hurston Waldrep Struggles in MLB Debut

Former Florida Gators pitcher Hurston Waldrep was having a great first MLB start after three innings. But then everything fell apart. Waldrep faced the minimum through three innings, but then saw every member of the Washington Nationals lineup bat in the fourth.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 8

Braves to promote top pitching prospect for MLB debut on Sunday

The Braves are calling up top pitching prospect Hurston Waldrep.

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Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / April 22, 2024

Hurston Waldrep experiencing growing pains in AA

It didn’t take long for Hurston Waldrep to make himself a household name across Braves Country after he was drafted in the first round last year. A former

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / February 20, 2024

Travis d’Arnaud comments on Hurston Waldrep’s splitter

2023 Braves first-round draft pick Hurston Waldrep made a statement in his first eight starts of professional ball last year, recordig a 1.53 ERA and 12.6 K/9 across four levels (A-AAA).

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / February 15, 2024

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Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / December 29, 2023

Hurston Waldrep is likely to debut in 2024, but who else might join him in Atlanta?

As one of the top two prospects for the Atlanta Braves, right-handed pitcher Hurston Waldrep gets a lot of attention from national and prospect-focused