This is the version of Hurston Waldrep the Braves envisioned when they drafted him in the first round of the 2023 MLB Draft. While his seven-inning cameo with the Braves last season didn’t go well, he has made that look like a distant memory this season.

Welcome to Waiver Wire Watch, where I review my favorite waiver wire adds and drops for each week of the MLB season. The premise is pretty straightforward. I’ll try to give you some recommended adds each week based on recent production or role changes.

ATLANTA — In an eventful seven days for the Atlanta Braves that began with a win at the speedway in Bristol, Tenn., and ended with a series-clinching doubleheader sweep of the previously surging Miami Marlins, a pair of rookies gave Braves fans something to be excited about from the team’s woeful season.

ATLANTA -- Hurston Waldrep may have pitched his way into the Braves’ starting rotation.

Former Florida Ace Hurston Waldrep Makes MLB History originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Florida Gators had Hurston Waldrep selected 14th overall by the Atlanta Braves in the 2024 MLB Draft.

Hurston Waldrep earned his first major league win pitching for Atlanta in the Braves' 4-2 victory over Cincinnati.

Amid a turbulent season, the most positive development of the Braves 2025 campaign has emerged in the form of Hurston Waldrep. The hope coming into the

Scott White has 10 recommendations for the upcoming scoring period, all rostered in less than 80 percent of CBS Sports leagues. All information is up to date as of Sunday evening. Just when it seemed like the pixie dust had worn off for Jacob Lopez,