BRYCE ELDER NEWS

Elder shuts down Marlins, outpitches Alcantara in Braves win

Bryce Elder outpitched NL Cy Young Award winner Sandy Alcantara by throwing seven innings of three-hit ball and the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 6-0 on Tuesday night

MAY 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bryce Elder, Braves silence Marlins Bryce Elder pitched seven scoreless innings in his longest and best start of the season, leading the Atlanta Braves to a 6-0 win over the ho...

MAY 3, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Gives up trio of homers 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.

Impact 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 and 8.07 K/9.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Braves notes: Bryce Elder's success, Collin McHugh's imminent return and more Elder knows he doesn’t have the most electric stuff. In a way, he stays within himself and doesn’t try to be anyone else.

APRIL 22, 2023 • AJC.COM

Delivers strong outing 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.

Impact 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.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

David O'Brien: Bryce Elder had another impressive performance... - The Athletic Bryce Elder had another impressive performance Friday for the Braves, pitching six innings and allowing five hits, one run (unearned) and on...

APRIL 22, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Chandler Rome: Astros-Braves pitching matchups for this... - The Athletic Astros-Braves pitching matchups for this weekend’s 2021 World Series rematch at Truist Park: Friday: Hunter Brown vs. Bryce Elder Saturday:...

APRIL 21, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Notches second win 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.

Impact 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.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

David O'Brien: ** BRYCE ELDER on Sean Murphy walk-off homer:... - The Athletic ** BRYCE ELDER on Sean Murphy walk-off homer: “I can’t say enough about what he did behind the plate. Obviously for him to cap it off like t...

APRIL 11, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Turns in scoreless outing Elder allowed six hits and a walk over 6.1 innings during Monday's win over the Reds. He struck out seven and did not factor in the decision.

Impact 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.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

David O'Brien: Bryce Elder had his second impressive start in... - The Athletic Bryce Elder had his second impressive start in as many outings this season, pitching 6 1/3 scoreless innings Monday against the Reds while a...

APRIL 11, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Blanks Cards in win 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.

Impact 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.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Braves place ace Max Fried (hamstring) on IL

Ace Max Fried was placed on the 15-day injured list by the Atlanta Braves because of a strained left hamstring

APRIL 5, 2023

Recalled ahead of Wednesday start Elder was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett by Atlanta on Tuesday.

Impact Elder will slide into Atlanta's rotation on Wednesday versus the Cardinals in place of the injured Max Fried (hamstring). He could get at least one additional start as Fried recuperates, although that will depend on how he and Dylan Dodd perform and also when Kyle Wright (shoulder) returns.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely joining big-league rotation Elder is the most likely candidate to get called up when Max Fried (hamstring) is placed on the injured list, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Impact Ian Anderson was the other option, but he got hammered for three home runs in two-thirds of an inning Sunday for Triple-A Gwinnett. Elder didn't have a great beginning to his season either, allowing four runs over six innings for Gwinnett on Friday, but he'll be on schedule to step into Atlanta's rotation Wednesday against the Cardinals.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Braves option Ian Anderson, Bryce Elder to Triple-A Gwinnett CLEARWATER, Fla. — The Braves’ fifth-starter competition underwent a significant development Tuesday. It’s down to two surprise candidates.

MARCH 14, 2023 • AJC.COM

Braves option RHPs Ian Anderson, Bryce Elder to Triple-A

The Atlanta Braves have optioned right-handed pitchers Ian Anderson and Bryce Elder to Triple-A Gwinnett

MARCH 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sent to Triple-A Elder was optioned Tuesday to Triple-A Gwinnett by Atlanta.

Impact Both Elder and Ian Anderson were optioned to Triple-A by Atlanta, so it will be interesting to see what the plan is for the club in terms of a fifth starter. Elder was bidding for a spot in that rotation, but it appears the right-hander will begin the season in the minors. It seems likely that Elder will still make starts for Atlanta at some point in 2023.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bryce Elder faces Phillies; Kevin Pillar making good impression CLEARWATER, Fla. — Bryce Elder is among those in the mix for the Braves’ final rotation spot, but with only a couple of appearances remainin...

MARCH 14, 2023 • AJC.COM

Making bid for rotation spot Elder gave up one hit and struck out three over three scoreless innings in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros.

Impact 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.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

'Really crisp' Elder makes statement in rotation bid WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- It didn’t take long for Bryce Elder to put his rough Spring Training debut in the rearview mirror. Elder, who is in...

MARCH 3, 2023 • MLB.COM

David O'Brien: Braves' fifth-starter candidate Bryce Elder's... - The Athletic Braves' fifth-starter candidate Bryce Elder's second spring start went much better than his first: Pitched three innings Friday vs. Astros,...

MARCH 3, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

To make second start Friday Elder is scheduled to make his second Grapefruit League start Friday against the Astros, Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact 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.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Elder adjusting after 'rushed' spring debut TAMPA, Fla. -- It wasn’t the Spring Training debut Braves right-hander Bryce Elder envisioned -- not by a long shot. After facing four batte...

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • MLB.COM

Fans five in Monday's loss 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.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE