Atlanta Braves Pitching Rotation
Braves 2024 Pitching Rotation
After Spencer Strider disrupted Max Fried's run of opening day starts (perhaps a precursor to Fried's last year in Atlanta) and Reynaldo Lopez was named the 5th starter, the Braves Pitching rotation was solidified.
That didn't last particularly long as now the Braves are trotting out some version of Fried, Morton, Sale, Reynaldo Lopez, 5th starter.
That 5th starter has been filled by a myriad of spot starting rookies from Spencer Schwellenback to, most recently, Hurston Waldrep. The situation is fluid.
Waiting In The Wings..
Outside of the Braves opening day rotation above, Atlanta is loaded with talented arms in the minors including 2023 All Star Bryce Elder who failed to secure a spot in the rotation out of spring training. Given the length of the season, it's likely all of the arms below will see some time with the big league team in 2024.
| Pitchers | B/T | HT | WT | DOB | Status | MLB 40-man |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Anderson 48 | R/R | 6' 3" | 170 | 05/02/1998 | Active | Yes |
| *Bryce Elder 55 | R/R | 6' 2" | 220 | 05/19/1999 | Active | Yes |
| Dylan Dodd 46 | L/L | 6' 2" | 210 | 06/06/1998 | Active | Yes |
| AJ Smith-Shawver 32 | R/R | 6' 3" | 205 | 11/20/2002 | Active | Yes |
| Hurston Waldrep 99 | R/R | 6' 2" | 210 | 03/01/2002 | Active | No |
| Darius Vines 61 | R/R | 6' 1" | 190 | 04/30/1998 | Active | Yes |
| Allan Winans 59 | R/R | 6' 2" | 165 | 08/10/1995 | Active | Yes |
*Called up Apr 22, 2024.
Braves Pitching Rotation By Year: A History of Excellence
Explore the starting rotations year by year, showcasing the talented arms that have taken the mound for our beloved team. Select a year and see the men who helped shape the legacy of the Braves' rotation.