Braves' Bryce Elder: Lacks support in strong outing
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Elder allowed a run on five hits and three walks while striking out five over 7.1 innings in a no-decision versus Oakland on Tuesday.
Elder continues to be a victim of a lack of run support -- Atlanta has scored a total of 16 runs over his last five starts, all of which have been no-decisions. He's done his part in that span by allowing just seven runs over 29.2 innings. The 24-year-old right-hander trimmed his ERA to 1.92 with a 1.16 WHIP and 56:19 K:BB through 65.2 innings overall. Elder will look to keep his strong pitching going at home versus the Mets next week.
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Braves' Bryce Elder: Limits LA to one run
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Elder tossed six innings against the Dodgers on Wednesday, allowing one run on seven hits and one walk while striking out six batters. He did not factor in the decision.
Elder allowed six batters to reach base through his first three frames but prevented Los Angeles from notching any runs. The Dodgers finally got to him in the fifth on a Mookie Betts solo homer, though that was all the run production they managed against the rookie over six innings. An eighth-inning LA rally kept Elder winless for the fourth straight outing despite the fact that he hasn't yielded more than two runs in any appearance during that stretch. The 24-year-old has been a revelation for both Atlanta and fantasy managers this season, as he's registered a 2.01 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 51:16 K:BB through 10 starts covering 58.1 frames.
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Braves' Bryce Elder: Fans six in no-decision
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Elder allowed two runs on seven hits and a walk over six-plus innings during Friday's win over the Mariners. He struck out six and did not factor in the decision.
Elder was dominant for most of Friday's outing, tossing six shutout frames while just one baserunner reached scoring position. He was then charged with two runs after putting three straight batters on base without recording an out in the seventh. Elder forced a career-high 14 whiffs, his first time hitting the double-digit mark in that category since April 26. The second-year righty now owns a 2.06 ERA and a 45:15 K:BB through nine starts. Elder is lined up for a home outing against the Dodgers next week.
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Braves' Bryce Elder: Solid in no-decision
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Elder didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Blue Jays, giving up two runs on five hits and a walk over five innings. He struck out three.
The young right-hander continues to give Atlanta some stability at the back of its injury-wracked rotation. Elder has allowed two runs or less in four of his last five starts, and through 46.1 innings this season he sports a 1.94 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 39:14 K:BB. He'll look to get back in the win column in his next outing, likely to come at home next weekend against the Mariners.
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Braves' Bryce Elder: No decision Sunday
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Elder did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing one run on four hits and four walks over 5.1 innings against Baltimore. He struck out four.
It wasn't Elder's sharpest outing of the season, as he allowed four hits and four walks over 5.1 innings, but he was able to navigate through traffic, holding the Orioles to just one run. The 24-year-old Elder has now allowed just one run over his last two starts (12.1 innings). He's 3-0 this season with an excellent 1.74 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 36:13 K:BB through seven starts. While he's due for some regression, Edler's been able to limit damage throughout the year thanks to a 57.6 percent groundball rate.
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Braves' Bryce Elder: Excellent in win
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Elder (3-0) earned the win Tuesday, allowing no runs on three hits over seven innings against the Marlins. He struck out six.
The Marlins had no answer for Elder on Tuesday. The 23-year-old right-hander held Miami to just three hits (all singles) in a season-high seven scoreless innings. Elder lowered his ERA to 1.75 with a 1.06 WHIP and 32:9 K:BB through 36 innings. While an 88.4 percent strand rate indicates Edler is likely due for some regression, he's been able to limit damage thanks to a 55.0 percent groundball rate.
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Braves' Bryce Elder: Gives up trio of homers
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Elder did not factor into the decision Wednesday, allowing four runs on five hits and two walks over 5.1 innings against the Marlins. He struck out three.
Elder was plagued by the long ball Wednesday, giving up solo homers to Jesus Sanchez, Jazz Chisholm and Avisail Garcia in his time on the mound. Leading up to the outing, Elder hadn't allowed a home run through 23.2 innings and hadn't allowed a run in three of his four starts. The 24-year-old boasts a 2-0 record to pair with a 2.17 ERA.
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Braves' Bryce Elder: Delivers strong outing
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Elder allowed one unearned run on five hits and a walk through six innings during Friday's loss to Houston. He struck out six and did not factor in the decision.
After the Astros tallied a run in the first frame, Elder settled in for another great performance. He worked around a few small threats throughout the rest of the contest and was in line for the win before Atlanta's bullpen fell apart late. The 23-year-old righty lowered his ERA to 1.14 with a 23:7 K:BB through four starts. He's already turned in three outings without allowing an earned run. Elder is lined up to face Miami at home next week.
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Braves' Bryce Elder: Notches second win
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Elder (2-0) earned a victory over Kansas City on Saturday, allowing three runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out four batters over 5.1 innings.
Elder wasn't nearly as successful as in his first two outings of the campaign, when he hurled 12.1 scoreless innings. The right-hander nonetheless managed his way to a win, holding the Royals to just one run over his first four frames and departing in the sixth with a three-run lead. One of the runs charged to him came after he departed, and Elder again showed a solid arsenal in racking up 13 swinging strikes. He has forced his way into Atlanta's rotation by winning two of his first three starts while posting a 1.53 ERA over his first 17.2 frames.
Elder got less hype for the Braves' open rotation spots this spring than guys like Jarred Shuster or Dylan Dodd, but as Kyle Wright and Max Fried work their way back from injuries, it looks like Elder is going to outlast both. He tossed his second shutout outing in a row Monday, limiting the Reds to just six hits and a walk over 6.1 innings with seven strikeouts. Elder has kept the walks in check and has flashed multiple swing-and-miss pitches while keeping the ball on the ground -- a pretty good combination. He probably isn't an ace, but Elder looks pretty useful right now for deeper leagues.
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Braves' Bryce Elder: Turns in scoreless outing
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Elder allowed six hits and a walk over 6.1 innings during Monday's extra-inning win over the Reds. He struck out seven and did not factor in the decision.
Elder was in line for his second win before Atlanta's bullpen blew a lead in the ninth inning. He worked out of a few potentially dangerous situations to keep the Reds off the board. Elder forced 14 swinging strikes on 103 total pitches, including seven with the slider. He's fired 12.1 shutout frames with a 13:4 K:BB through two starts. Elder is currently lined up to start in Kansas City this weekend.
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Braves' Bryce Elder: Possible waiver wire pickups
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It's official: Bryce Elder is the Braves' fifth starter once everyone is healthy. OK, so it's not official, but between him, Jared Shuster, and Dylan Dodd, Elder is the only one who hasn't fallen flat on his face yet. And you may remember he was pretty good down the stretch last year, delivering a 1.65 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 9.1 K/9 over his final five starts. In fact, he probably should have been the favorite for the job to begin with. What would really clinch it is if he makes good in his two starts this week, first against the Reds and then at the Royals. The matchups are favorable enough for you to roll the dice on him if streaming is your thing.
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Braves' Bryce Elder: Sleeper pitchers for Week 3 (April 10-16)
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Though he failed to secure a job this spring, Bryce Elder once again showed up when it mattered as an injury fill-in Wednesday, throwing six shutout innings against the Cardinals. You couldn't ask for better matchups in his two starts this week, against the Reds and at the Royals.
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Braves' Bryce Elder: Blanks Cards in win
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Elder (1-0) picked up the win in his season debut Wednesday, allowing two hits and three walks over six scoreless innings in a 5-2 victory over the Cardinals. He struck out six.
The 23-year-old right-hander threw only 47 of 79 pitches for strikes but kept St. Louis' hitters from making much hard contact, and Elder made a strong case to remain in the Atlanta rotation while pitchers like Max Fried (hamstring) and Kyle Wright (shoulder) are on the shelf. At the very least, Elder should make one more start next week at home against the Reds before Wright's projected return April 11.
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Braves' Bryce Elder: Recalled ahead of Wednesday's start
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Elder was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett by Atlanta on Tuesday.
Elder will slide into Atlanta's rotation Wednesday versus the Cardinals in place of the injured Max Fried (hamstring). He should get at least one additional start as Fried recuperates, although that could depend on how he, Dylan Dodd and Jared Shuster perform and when Kyle Wright (shoulder) returns.
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Braves' Bryce Elder: Sent to Triple-A
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Atlanta optioned Elder to Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday.
Both Elder and Ian Anderson were dismissed from the competition for a spot in the Opening Day rotation, leaving Jared Shuster and Dylan Dodd as the main candidates to begin the season as Atlanta's No. 5 starter. Elder turned in a 3.17 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 47;23 K:BB across 54 innings over his 10 appearances (nine starts) with the big club in 2022.
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Braves' Bryce Elder: Making bid for rotation spot
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Elder gave up one hit and struck out three over three scoreless innings in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros.
Facing a Houston lineup that contained the likes of Jose Altuve, Kyle Tucker and Alex Bregman, Elder fared much better than he had in his first spring start. The 23-year-old righty is very much in the mix for an Opening Day rotation spot, and he might even be the favorite at the moment with Mike Soroka (hamstring) still having trouble staying healthy and Ian Anderson scuffling so far in camp.
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Braves' Bryce Elder: To make second start Friday
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Elder is scheduled to make his second Grapefruit League start Friday against the Astros, Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Elder said he felt rushed while adjusting to the new pitch clock in his spring debut Sunday, when he was lit up for four earned runs over just 1.2 innings versus the Yankees. Fighting for the final spot in Atlanta's season-opening starting rotation, he'll look to show more comfort and command Friday afternoon against the reigning World Series champs. Ian Anderson is Elder's primary competition for that No. 5 starter role.
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Braves' Bryce Elder: Fans five in Monday's loss
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Elder (2-4) took the loss Monday, giving up four runs on six hits and a walk over five innings as Atlanta fell 4-0 to the Marlins. He struck out five.
The rookie right-hander wasn't able to take advantage of a soft matchup, getting tagged for a pair of runs in the first and third innings while getting no run support. Elder fired 67 of 98 pitches for strikes, and he still sports an impressive 1.75 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 23:6 K:BB through 25.2 innings in September, although all four of his starts have come against the Marlins or Nationals -- not exactly playoff-caliber competition.
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Braves' Bryce Elder: Shuts out Nats
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Elder (2-3) allowed six hits and a walk while striking out six in a complete game shutout of the Nationals on Monday.
The 23-year-old right-hander is one of the late-comers to Atlanta's rookie brigade, but he's making a case for inclusion on the team's postseason roster. Elder has posted a 0.65 ERA, 0.83 WHIP and 28:8 K:BB over 27.2 innings in four spot starts dating back to mid-August, but it should be noted all four outings came against Miami or Washington.
