Braves place RHP Hurston Waldrep (elbow) on injured list

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The Atlanta Braves placed right-hander Hurston Waldrep on the 15-day injured list Monday with elbow inflammation.

Waldrep, 22, reported soreness following his second major league appearance on Sunday against Tampa Bay.

He surrendered six earned runs on five hits and four walks in 3 1/3 innings in Atlanta's 8-6 loss against the Rays.

A first-round pick in 2023, Waldrep fell t