Braves' Ozzie Albies Fractures Left Hamate Bone, Likely Ending 2025 Season

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies suffered a fractured hamate bone in his left wrist during a game against the Washington Nationals, marking the second consecutive year he has sustained this injury in the same wrist area. This injury will sideline Albies for the remainder of the 2025 season, which concludes shortly, and raises concerns about his recovery and future performance in 2026, especially given his struggles throughout 2025 following the 2024 injury. Albies, who has been a consistent starter and three-time All-Star, has posted career-low statistics this season and is entering a critical contract period with the Braves, who hold a club option for 2026. Despite the injury setback, the Braves secured their ninth straight win and continue to play competitively, although they will miss the postseason for the first time in eight years. The typical recovery for a hamate fracture is six to eight weeks, so there is optimism Albies will be ready for Spring Training. His injury adds to a series of durability questions that have affected his career and will influence the Braves' decisions in the upcoming offseason.