Grant McAuley reports that the Braves expect Bryce Elder (knee) “to be ready to pitch in Spring Training.”

Elder had surgery in September “to clean up some bone fragments that caused swelling in his right knee,” which meant that he was unable to start for the Braves in the postseason. However, the Braves don’t believe he will miss any time in 2027, which gives him a chance to compete for a rotation spot in the spring.