Atlanta Braves news and notes from Thursday.
The Atlanta Braves made a couple of moves before Thursday’s series finale in Queens. The club announced that right-hander Michael Petersen had been recalled to Atlanta and left-hander Austin Cox was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett.
The #Braves today recalled RHP Michael Petersen to Atlanta after optioning LHP Austin Cox to Triple-A Gwinnett following yesterday’s game.
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) June 26, 2025
31-year-old Petersen contributed a scoreless inning during Thursday night’s loss to the New York Mets.
As for Cox, the southpaw has made two appearances this season and has not exceeded three innings of work.
More Braves News:
The Braves dropped two in a row after Thursday’s 4-0 loss to the New York Mets. The highlight of the game was Matt Olson’s consecutive game streak reaching 700.
Lucas Braun recorded eight strikeouts for the Columbus Clingstones on Wednesday. More in the minor league recap.
MLB News:
New York Mets starter Griffin Canning is believed to have suffered an Achilles injury. He will have an MRI today.
The Pittsburgh Pirates signed left-hander Genesis Cabrera to a major league contract. In corresponding moves, the club optioned RHP Michael Darrell-Hicks and DFA’d RHP Hunter Stratton.
Shortstop Wander Franco received a two-year prison sentence on Thursday after he was found guilty of sexual abuse.