The Braves announced Tuesday that they’ve selected the contract of righty Nathan Wiles from Triple-A Gwinnett. Atlanta opened a 40-man roster spot by releasing righty Amos Willingham. Fellow right-hander Michael Petersen was optioned to Gwinnett to clear space on the active roster. The Braves acquired Wiles from the Rays in exchange for cash late in spring training. Willingham … [Read more...] about Braves Select Nathan Wiles, Release Amos Willingham
Braves Place Spencer Strider On IL With Hamstring Strain
The Braves announced that right-hander Spencer Strider has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to April 18, with a strained right hamstring. Fellow righty Michael Petersen has been recalled to take his spot on the roster. Strider just came off the IL less than a week ago. He had spent just over a year recovering from UCL surgery. He made one start, tossing five … [Read more...] about Braves Place Spencer Strider On IL With Hamstring Strain
Braves Acquire Scott Blewett
The Braves acquired right-hander Scott Blewett from the Orioles in a trade for cash considerations, as announced by both teams. Blewett was designated for assignment by Baltimore yesterday. This is the second time in less than a week that Blewett has changed teams after being designated for assignment. Blewett began the season with the Twins and made two appearances before he … [Read more...] about Braves Acquire Scott Blewett
Braves Recall Alex Verdugo, Option Bryan De La Cruz
The Braves announced that they have recalled outfielder Alex Verdugo from Triple-A Gwinnett. Fellow outfielder Bryan De La Cruz was optioned down to Gwinnett as the corresponding move. Verdugo, 29 next month, is a veteran with at least five years of major league service time. That means he can’t be optioned to the minors without his consent. However, he agreed to accept an … [Read more...] about Braves Recall Alex Verdugo, Option Bryan De La Cruz
Braves Release Buck Farmer
The Braves have released right-hander Buck Farmer, per the transaction log at MiLB.com. He’d been pitching on a minor league deal for Atlanta’s Triple-A affiliate in Gwinnett. Farmer, 34, signed that minor league pact back in February. He’s spent the three prior seasons as a durable member of the Cincinnati bullpen, giving the Reds 193 innings of 3.68 ERA ball — primarily in … [Read more...] about Braves Release Buck Farmer