Bryce Elder pitching like an All-Star again for the Braves
Bryce Elder is pitching like an All-Star again. Considered the weak link in the Atlanta rotation coming into the season, Elder has turned in four dominating starts to rekindle memories of his surprising 2023 season. Elder hurled scoreless ball into the sixth inning on Wednesday night, leading the Braves to a 6-3 victory over the Miami Marlins.
ATLANTA (AP) — Bryce Elder is pitching like an All-Star again. Considered the weak link in the Atlanta rotation coming into the season, Elder has turned in four dominating starts to rekindle memories of his surprising 2023 season. Elder hurled scoreless ball into the sixth inning on Wednesday night, leading the Braves to a 6-3 victory over the Miami Marlins.
“This feels a little more complete,” the 26-year-old right-hander said. “I have more weapons. We'll just try to keep it going.
” Elder was a huge surprise for the Braves three years ago, earning an All-Star berth in his first full season while going 12-4. But he struggled mightily the last two seasons while bouncing back and forth between the majors and Triple-A Gwinnett. His ERA soared to 6.
52 while making just 10 big league starts in 2024, followed by an 8-11 mark with a 5. 30 ERA a year ago. Elder might've been done in Atlanta if not for a rash of injuries that ravaged the starting rotation, allowing him to claim the fourth slot in a makeshift group as the Braves wrapped up spring training.