Braves Predicted to Cut Ties With All-Star After Latest Development

Braves Predicted to Cut Ties With All-Star After Latest Development

The Atlanta Braves have optioned right-hander Bryce Elder to Triple-A, a decision that was an easy one to make. The youngster, only 25 years old, wasn’t throwing the baseball at the level the Braves were hoping for, posting a 4.50 ERA.  Factor that in with the Braves getting healthier on the mound with Spencer Strider expected to return, and there isn’t much room for him in the team’s rotation. However, despite not throwing the baseball at …

Were the Braves right to option Bryce Elder?

When the Atlanta Braves announced Spencer Strider will return next week to face the Nationals, it meant somebody had to make room for him in the rotation. The club didn’t leave anytime for dramatic effect, quickly optioning Bryce Elder after yesterday’s game. It’s a pretty sick blow for Elder, who was finally putting together his first stretch of high quality baseball since the first half of the 2023 season. After making the All-Star team that y…