Braves Option Waldrep, Promote Harris Before Pirates Series

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00:00Braves option Waldrop, promote Harris before Pirates series.

00:04The Atlanta Braves made a pair of roster moves on Wednesday,

00:07optioning rookie starter Hurston Waldrop and recalling left-hander Hayden Harris

00:11for the final series of the season against Pittsburgh.

00:14For Waldrop, the decision ends his first full major league campaign.

00:19For Harris, it opens another chance to impress after a breakout year across the minors.

00:25Waldrop's debut season lasted 10 games, including 9 starts, and the results were encouraging.

00:31The 23-year-old right-hander posted a 2.88 ERA with a 1.18 whip,

00:37numbers that reflect steady progress and strong early returns.

00:41It sets a really good standard for next year, Waldrop told reporters.

00:45It puts me in a good spot.

00:47The Braves expect Waldrop to be a key part of the rotation picture in 2026,

00:51giving Atlanta another young arm to build around.

00:54Taking Waldrop's roster spot is Hayden Harris, Atlanta's No. 26 prospect.

01:00The left-hander has been dominant in 2025, posting a .52 ERA across three levels,

01:06including an eye-catching .31 ERA at AAA Gwinnett.

01:11Harris already made his big league debut earlier this month, appearing in three games.

01:15Over two and two-thirds innings, he allowed just one earned run and struck out three.

01:19His call-up now gives him another chance to showcase his ability as the Braves close the season.

01:25Harris was also a participant in the All-Star Futures game, where he represented Atlanta alongside top prospect J.R. Ritchie.

01:32With Waldrop optioned and Harris back, the Braves' rotation for the final series against Pittsburgh is set.

01:39Joey Wentz, Spencer Strider, and Charlie Morton are scheduled to start.

01:44For Morton, the outing could mark the final appearance of his career.

01:47For the rest of the roster, it's an opportunity to close a losing season with a glimpse of the future.