Hurston Waldrep will get the ball Sunday for the Atlanta Braves vs. the Washington Nationals.
The Braves called up right-handed pitcher Hurston Waldrep on Saturday, the team announced. Waldrep is rated as Atlanta's No. 2 prospect byWaldrep, 22, will make his MLB debut Sunday, when the Braves take on the Washington Nationals at 1:35 p.m. EDT inside Nationals Park. Waldrep has already arrived in Washington D.C. and spoke with reporters Saturday afternoon.
The 6-2, 210-pound Waldrep started three games for Mississippi and one for the Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers in 2023, giving him outings at four different levels in Atlanta's minor league system during his first pro campaign. Waldrep has followed his stout opening act with a similarly strong 2024. He started the year back in Double-A with Mississippi, posting a 3-4 record with a 2.92 ERA in nine starts. Tossing 49.1 innings, Waldrep allowed 52 hits and two home runs while walking 17 and striking out 48.
Prior to his pro career, Waldrep spent two years at the University of Southern Mississippi before transferring to the University of Florida for his final campaign in 2023.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Washington Nationals vs Atlanta BravesBraves (Kerr 1-1, 5.40) will need to slow down Thomas (effort in last game) as they host Nationals (Williams 4-0, 2.29)
Read more »
Atlanta Braves vs Washington NationalsNationals staff hopes to rebound (28 runs allowed in last 4 games) when they host Braves
Read more »
Braves Strikeouts, Padres Singles Power San Diego to Series Opening Win Over BravesThe San Diego Padres took down the Atlanta Braves in game one, getting to Braves starter Max Fried in the 5th.
Read more »
Padres recover from being swept by taking opener against Braves in AtlantaPadres pitchers struck out 18 Braves hitters in a 3-1 win to open a wraparound set in Georgia.
Read more »
Atlanta Braves' Slugger Set to Hit Major Milestone on SaturdayWhile no one would say that anyone in today's game is Cal Ripken Jr., Matt Olson of the Atlanta Braves is set to make some ironman history of his own on Saturday when the Braves play the San Diego Padres.
Read more »
San Diego Padres vs Atlanta Braves - May 18, 2024Braves (Elder 1-1, 4.79) host Padres (Darvish 3-1, 2.43), looking to take advantage of their sleeping bats (6 runs in last 3 games)
Read more »