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Current status: As of May 2026, Aaron Bummer has been cited in several outlets as dealing with left shoulder inflammation and a return-from-injury timeline that has impacted his availability in 2025 and into 2026. Multiple reports note him being on injured lists and undergoing throwing programs as part of a rebound process. These updates suggest he missed significant time due to shoulder issues, with varying projections for return depending on health and throwing progression. [Sources reviewed include ESPN, CBS Sports, FOX Sports, NBC Sports, and CBSSports.]
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2025–2026 context: Reports indicate he pitched for the Braves during parts of 2024–2025 seasons with a solid 3.81 ERA across about 54 innings, then faced IL placements in 2025 due to shoulder inflammation. Later updates in May 2026 reference his status in the Braves organization and discuss potential movements if health permits, including mentions of him leaving or reevaluating his role. [Multiple outlets across 2025–2026.]
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Team and role: He has been described as a left-handed bullpen option for Atlanta when healthy, with past performance cited around a 1.25 WHIP and a favorable strikeout-to-walk ratio in 2024–2025 timeframe. [CBS Sports, FOX Sports, MLB/CBSSports coverage.]
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Notable developments: In 2026 there were mentions of him being on the injured list and reports about potential 60-day IL status affecting his roster implications, including roster moves related to him and other players. Separate reports also note that other teams showed interest or curiosity about his readiness as a reliever. [CBS Sports, CBSSports, Yardbarker.]
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