Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Kyle Wright (right shoulder) has been placed on the 60-day injured list, according to an announcement from the team. His 40-man roster spot will be given to John Schreiber after he was traded from Boston to Kansas City on Saturday. This is merely a procedural move given that Wright will likely miss the entire 2024 season while he recovers from shoulder surgery. Acquired from Atlanta this offseason, Wright has spent parts of six years in the majors but has registered double-digit appearances just once (2022).

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kyle Wright (shoulder) has been traded to the Kansas City Royals on Friday. This is an interesting move considering Wright is expected to miss the entire 2024 campaign while recovering from shoulder surgery. When healthy, Wright has normally been a viable option, so the Royals are banking on his long term potential. In exchange for Wright, the Royals sent right-hander Jackson Kowar over to Atlanta. This trade won't have much of an impact on fantasy baseball this upcoming season. Both pitchers probably won't contribute much on their new teams in 2024.

Atlanta Braves right-hander Kyle Wright (shoulder) had surgery to fix a torn capsule in his right shoulder on Wednesday, according to the team. The surgery was performed by Dr. Keith Meister in Arlington, Texas. Wright is now expected to miss the entire 2024 season. The 28-year-old just wasn't able to stay healthy in 2023 after a breakout season in 2022 in which he posted a career-best 3.19 and won 21 games for the Braves. He managed to make just nine big-league appearances (seven starts) in the regular season this year and had a rough 6.97 ERA (5.19 FIP), 1.84 WHIP, 17 walks and 34 strikeouts in 31 innings pitched. Wright will now look to rehab all of next year before trying to bounce back in 2025.

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kyle Wright (shoulder) has been placed on the 60-day injured list with a right shoulder strain. The 28-year-old has been dealing with shoulder issues for quite some time and it hampered his production in 2023. He obviously won't pitch in the playoffs now so more pressure will be placed on young arms Bryce Elder and A.J. Smith-Shawver to help carry the load. Wright put up a lackluster 6.97 ERA, 1.839 WHIP, and 34:17 K/BB ratio over 31 innings (nine appearances, seven starts).

Atlanta Braves right-hander Kyle Wright has been prepping to be used as a reliever in the postseason, but he could get the nod to start Game 3 of the National League Division Series against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies. The concern has been how long it takes Wright to recover from some of his appearances. With the idea that he might only be available to make one appearance in the best-of-five series, it might make more sense to Atlanta to start him and see how far he can go as a starter. If Atlanta decides to start Wright in Game 3, they'll have to decide whether to carry Bryce Elder on the NLDS roster. Elder has made just one relief appearance in his first two big-league seasons, but he was a valuable contributor throughout the regular season. Elder seems like the best bet to start Game 3.

In Sunday's game against the Washington Nationals, Atlanta Braves right-handed pitcher Kyle Wright took the mound in a relief role and gave up only one run over three frames. The Braves are testing Wright as a potential relief option for October. The 27-year-old has pitched in 28/1 innings this season, logging 30 strikeouts while posting an 0-3 record. Wright also has a 7.22 ERA and a 1.85 WHIP.

Atlanta Braves right-hander Kyle Wright's (shoulder) minor-league rehab assignment has been moved from High-A Rome to Triple-A Gwinnett, and he will make a start for Gwinnett on Wednesday. In his first rehab start for Rome last Thursday, Wright looked good and tossed three scoreless frames while striking out four. It was the 27-year-old's first outing since May 3, and he's getting closer to being an option for the Braves' starting rotation down the stretch. Because of the long layoff, he'll likely need a few more outings on the farm before he's reinstated from the 60-day injured list. Wright had a 5.79 ERA and 1.77 WHIP in five starts before his injury this year, but he also had a career-best 3.19 ERA and a league-high 21 wins for Atlanta in 2022.

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kyle Wright (shoulder) completed his first rehab start on Thursday, tossing three scoreless innings for High-A Rome. He allowed just one hit while striking out four and got up to 26 pitches. Wright is working his way towards a return from a right shoulder strain he suffered in early May, and if the Braves plan to stretch him out to a starter's workload he will need at least two to three more rehab starts. He is a decent stash option for fantasy managers who need pitching help and have a free IL spot available.

Atlanta Braves right-hander Kyle Wright (shoulder) will begin his minor-league rehab assignment on Thursday and start for High-A Rome. Wright made his last start in the big leagues way back on May 3, so he's going to need at least several rehab starts down on the farm to build his arm back up. He struggled to the tune of a 5.79 ERA and 1.77 WHIP in five starts before his injury this year, but Wright had a career-best 3.19 ERA (3.58 FIP), 1.16 WHIP and a career-high 174 strikeouts in 30 starts just last year for Atlanta. Wright should return from the 60-day injured list at some point in September, but he won't be guaranteed a starting rotation spot and won't have much time left to make an impact for fantasy managers.

Atlanta Braves right-hander Kyle Wright (shoulder) has started throwing live batting practice, according to manager Brian Snitker. Wright will continue his work in Florida at the team's spring training facilities, where he can face hitters from the Florida Complex League. The 27-year-old hasn't pitched since earlier this season due to right-shoulder issues. He probably isn't going to have much time in September to contribute to fantasy lineups, but he'll be another starting option for Atlanta as they look to make a deep postseason run this fall. Wright didn't look to great in five starts this year before his injury, allowing 14 runs (12 earned) on 23 hits while walking 10 and striking out 20 in 18 2/3 innings. But he won a league-high 21 games in 2021 and had a career-low 3.19 ERA in 30 starts.

Atlanta Braves right-hander Kyle Wright (shoulder) felt good after throwing his first bullpen session on Friday, and he's still hoping he can return in early September. Wright threw off a mound on Friday for the first time since he suffered a right-shoulder strain at the beginning of May, but he still has a ways to go before he can return to Atlanta's starting rotation. Even if the 27-year-old is able to return when he hopes, he won't have much time to contribute in fantasy. Wright won a league-high 21 games in 2022 and posted a career-low 3.19 ERA and 1.16 WHIP in 30 starts, but he had a 5.79 ERA (4.46 FIP), 1.77 WHIP, 10 walks and 20 strikeouts in 18 2/3 innings over five starts before his shoulder injury earlier this year.

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kyle Wright (shoulder) is scheduled to throw "shortened bullpens" early next week, according to Mark Bowman of MLB.com. If everything goes well, he'll progress to "normal bullpens." The 27-year-old has been on the injured list since May because of a shoulder strain. However, Wright isn't expected to return until September, meaning fantasy managers will continue to be without him for the foreseeable future. While he wasn't as potent as last season before going down, he's still worth a stash.

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kyle Wright (shoulder) is close to throwing off the mound. He's been tossing off flat ground and has felt good doing it, so he's progressing. The 27-year-old won 21 games and had a 3.19 ERA with 156 strikeouts in 2022. However, it's been a different story this season, with Wright sitting on a 5.79 ERA in five starts before he went on the injured list in May because of a strain in his right shoulder. That said, it's obvious he has a high ceiling, meaning fantasy managers should keep him on the roster while he's on the shelf.

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kyle Wright (shoulder) has been cleared to begin a throwing program, but there remains no timetable for his return. Wright has been out since early May due to a right-shoulder strain, and he won't be back in Atlanta's starting rotation until some point in the second half of the season after the All-Star break in mid-July. The 27-year-old won a league-high 21 games last year for the Braves, but he was struggling with a 5.79 ERA (4.45 FIP), 1.77 WHIP, 10 walks and 20 strikeouts in five starts (18 2/3 innings) before his injury in 2023. There's still time for him to turn things around in the second half if he's healthy, though, so he's worth a pickup if he's available on your league's waiver wire when he gets closer to returning. Wright is currently rostered in 62% of Yahoo leagues.

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kyle Wright (shoulder) recently landed on the 15-day injured list. However, the team has reason to remain optimistic, with an MRI revealing on Friday that the righty has a shoulder strain. While the news is still not ideal, it's better than an alternative. Wright hasn't looked the best in 2023, amassing an 0-1 record (five starts) and a 5.79 ERA with 20 strikeouts and 10 walks. This is his second stint on the IL this season, so the Braves will likely play it safe before putting him back on the bump. In a corresponding move, Atlanta recalled Dylan Dodd from Triple-A Gwinnett.

The Atlanta Braves placed right-hander Kyle Wright (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list on Thursday with right-shoulder inflammation and recalled left-hander Dylan Dodd from Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move. It's more disappointing news for Wright, who will land on the injured list for already the second time this year after he opened the year on the IL due to a right-shoulder injury. It could be a lengthy absence for the 27-year-old right-hander so that they make sure he's clear of the issue the rest of the season. Dodd will fill in for Wright in Atlanta's rotation for the time being, beginning with Thursday night against the Miami Marlins. Wright just hasn't been right so far in 2023, posting a 5.79 ERA (4.54 FIP), 1.77 WHIP, 10 walks and 20 strikeouts in 18 2/3 innings over five starts.

Atlanta Braves pitcher Kyle Wright was lifted from his start Wednesday against the Marlins following 55 pitches after experiencing shoulder soreness. The righty felt discomfort in the same shoulder that cost him the first few weeks of the regular season. It's a cause for concern for Wright and fantasy managers alike, who will now have to wait and see if a stay back on the injured list is in the cards. The 27-year-old's night ends after yielding three earned runs in two innings of work, watching his already disappointing ERA exacerbate to 5.79.

The Atlanta Braves activated right-hander Kyle Wright (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned left-hander Dylan Dodd to Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move. Wright will make his season debut on Tuesday when he faces the Cincinnati Reds. The 27-year-old has been rehabbing a right shoulder injury that has lingered this spring, but he's ready to go now and should be rostered in all fantasy leagues after a strong 2022 campaign. Fantasy managers should probably wait to start him, though, after he gave up five runs in six innings in his only minor-league rehab start last week at Triple-A. Wright's velocity was also down in that outing.

According to Mark Bowman of MLB.com, Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kyle Wright (shoulder) is expected to make his season debut on Tuesday versus Cincinnati. The 27-year-old was anticipated to return by then, so the latest update aligns with the original projection. Wright had a fantastic 2022, ending the year with a 21-5 record and a 3.19 ERA while striking out 174 batters in just over 180 innings. That said, he'll have a semi-challenging matchup against a Reds team that has hit relatively well this season. However, fantasy managers have been waiting for Wright to get on the bump, so there's no reason to keep him on the bench.

Atlanta Braves right-hander Kyle Wright (shoulder) allowed five runs over six innings for Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday. Wright struck out six and walked one in his first rehab start after coming down with inflammation in his right shoulder during spring training. The veteran right-hander posted a big year for the Braves in 2021, going 21-5 with a 3.19 ERA and 174 strikeouts over 180 1/3 innings. Wright can first come off of the injured list on April 11.