With only two games left in what has been frustrating 2025 season, the Atlanta Braves made a pair of strategic roster moves focused on long-term development. On Saturday morning, the team announced it had recalled left-hander Hayden Harris and optioned rookie right-hander Hurston Waldrep to Triple-A Gwinnett.

The team took to its official X (formerly known as Twitter) announcing the pitching roster news at the end of a disappointing 2025 campaign.

“The #Braves today recalled LHP Hayden Harris to Atlanta and optioned RHP Hurston Waldrep.”

The demotion of Waldrep comes after a standout rookie campaign following his promotion to the MLB in early June 2024. The 23-year-old right-hander finished with a 6-1 record, 2.88 ERA, and 55 strikeouts across 10 appearances in the 2025 season. Used

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