MLB Player News
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Ha-seong Kim SS | ATL
Braves' Ha-Seong Kim: Hitting shelf to begin season
Atlanta placed Kim (finger) on its 10-day injured list Wednesday.
Kim isn't expected to be ready to make his season debut until at least some point in the first half of May after he required surgery in January to address a torn tendon in his right middle finger. The 30-year-old reported to spring training March 16 to resume taking part in baseball activities, though he has yet to be cleared to resume swinging a bat. Mauricio Dubon is expected to serve as Atlanta's everyday shortstop while Kim is on the shelf.
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Joel Peguero RP | SF
Giants' Joel Peguero: Out with strained hamstring
The Giants placed Peguero (hamstring) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.
Peguero went down with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain in mid-February and never appeared in a Cactus League game. He's slated to fill a setup role in San Francisco once healthy, but it's unclear when the righty reliever will be ready.
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Daysbel Hernandez RP | ATL
Braves' Daysbel Hernandez: Shelved with shoulder cyst
Atlanta placed Hernandez on the 15-day injured list Wednesday due to a right shoulder sebaceous cyst.
Hernandez didn't pitch after Sept. 6 last season due to right shoulder inflammation, and the issue seems to have lingered into 2026. He didn't make any appearances in spring training, though he was seen throwing a live batting practice session at camp last week. Assuming he hasn't experienced any setbacks since he resumed facing hitters, Hernandez could be cleared to head out on a rehab assignment once the minor-league season gets underway this weekend.
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Trey Sweeney SS | DET
Tigers' Trey Sweeney: Starting season on IL
The Tigers placed Sweeney (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list Wednesday.
The 25-year-old suffered the right shoulder strain at the start of camp and was unable to play in any games during spring training. Sweeney will require a rehab assignment to get some games in before returning from the IL. Even once healthy, he could be ticketed for the minors with top prospect Kevin McGonigle beginning the season as Detroit's primary shortstop.
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Brett Wisely 2B | ATL
Braves' Brett Wisely: Jettisoned from 40-man roster
Atlanta designated Wisely for assignment Wednesday.
Wisely bounced around to multiple organizations this offseason and was ultimately unable to capture a spot on Atlanta's Opening Day roster. The utility player's versatility could pique the interest of clubs via waivers.
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Hurston Waldrep SP | ATL
Braves' Hurston Waldrep: Lands on IL
Atlanta placed Waldrep (elbow) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.
Waldrep isn't expected to be available to make his season debut until June or July after he underwent an arthroscopic procedure Feb. 23 to remove loose bodies from his right elbow. Atlanta could shift him to the 60-day IL at some point in the coming weeks when the team needs to free up another spot on the 40-man roster.
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Danny Young RP | ATL
Braves' Danny Young: Moves to IL
Atlanta placed Young (elbow) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.
Young is unlikely to be ready to make his season debut for Atlanta until later this summer while he works his way back from Tommy John surgery, which he underwent back in May. The southpaw reliever could be shifted to the 60-day IL at some point when Atlanta needs to open up another spot on the 40-man roster.
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A.J. Smith-Shawver SP | ATL
Braves' AJ Smith-Shawver: Opens season on 15-day IL
Atlanta placed Smith-Shawver (elbow) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.
Smith-Shawver is still on the mend from the Tommy John surgery he underwent June 9 of last year and isn't expected to be ready to pitch for Atlanta until late in the 2026 season, if at all. Atlanta will eventually move him to the 60-day IL when it needs to open up another spot on the 40-man roster.