The Atlanta Braves will pull from their prospect pool to get another starter in the rotation. They’re expected to call up former Florida Gators pitcher and their No. 4 prospect Hurston Waldrep from Triple-A, per Atlanta Braves on SI’s Harrison Smajovits. He reportedly will take the ball to start the series opener against the Kansas City Royals on Monday.
The Braves need starting pitching options. All five members of the Opening Day rotation are officially on the injured list. Waldrep will join a rotation that currently consists of Spencer Strider (Clemson), Bryce Elder (Texas) and Joey Wentz
Waldrep has been a question mark for most of the season about whether he could eventually get a spot in Atlanta.