Kyle Wright, a pitcher for the Braves, is anticipated to be absent from the 2024 season due to undergoing surgery on his shoulder.

Braves pitcher Kyle Wright is anticipated to be absent for the upcoming season due to undergoing surgery to mend a torn capsule in his throwing shoulder.

The Braves announced on Friday that Dr. Keith Meister, the team physician for the Texas Rangers, performed a surgery in Arlington, Texas on Wednesday.

Following his impressive performance of securing the highest number of wins in the previous season, Wright had to receive a cortisone injection in January to address persistent shoulder discomfort. As a result, he was unable to begin the current season due to being placed on the injured list.

He had his first appearance on April 11th, but only managed to make five starts with a record of 0-1 and an ERA of 5.79 before going back on the injured list.

Wright made his comeback to the Braves on September 11 after being absent for over four months. However, he did not resemble the pitcher who had an outstanding season, as he allowed 10 earned runs, 11 hits, six walks, and three home runs in a total of seven innings across two starts against the Phillies.

Snitker made the decision to shift him to the bullpen during the last week of the regular season, with the expectation that he would perform better as a long reliever. Although Wright did show some promising results (allowing only two earned runs in 5 1/3 innings), he faced difficulties in recovering after each appearance. As a result, the Braves ultimately decided to send him for further assessment.