Atlanta Braves news and notes from Friday.
The Atlanta Braves made a couple of changes ahead of Friday afternoon’s contest in Cincinnati. First, the club announced that southpaw Austin Cox had been recalled to Atlanta, followed by right-hander Dane Dunning being optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett.
The #Braves today recalled LHP Austin Cox to Atlanta after optioning RHP Dane Dunning to Triple-A Gwinnett following last night’s game.
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) August 1, 2025
Left-handed Cox has been frequently recalled to Atlanta, but he has only tossed eight frames this season. In those eight innings, he’s managed a 2.25 ERA.
As for Dunning, the move was expected after he was shelled in Cincinnati on Thursday night. He did not record a single out and instead gave up five runs.
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