It was another day of both positive and negative news for the Braves (which is now the norm.) On one hand, the Braves bats continued to look good in a win over the Twins while Ronald Acuna Jr. dominated for Venezuela in the WBC. However, the Braves once again received “worse case scenario” news in terms of a pitching injury. This time, it is a torn ACL that will keep Joey Wentz out for the 2026 season.
While Wentz was a depth piece and may not have even made the team to start the season, a starting
staff that already was dealing with multiple signficant injuries really did not need another. As good as the offense has looked, the Braves lack of injury luck in their starting rotation is once again the biggest storyline of the Spring. And at some point, moves need to be made to insure pitching injuries do not once again put the season in doubt, and this time perhaps before it even starts.
Braves News
For the season positional previews, here is the Braves catching breakdown for the 2026 season.
Longtime Braves ace Julio Teheran announced his retirement from baseball on Monday.
MLB News
Team USA was able to get the win against a Mexico team that tried to rally late.
The Phillies and pitcher Jesus Luzardo agreed to a 5 year, $135M extension on Monday.
