Atlanta Braves news and notes from Thursday.
The 44-57 Atlanta Braves will spend the weekend in Arlington for a three-game set with the Texas Rangers. The series gets underway tonight at 8:05 ET. Though no starters have been confirmed, Joey Wentz, Grant Holmes, and Bryce Elder are probable.
The Rangers enter play with a 53-50 record and 31 of those wins coming at home. Though the Braves have struggled on the road, they are coming off a disappointing homestand, so maybe a change of scenery will be just what the club needs.
Braves News:
Fan-favorite Uncle Jesse announced his retirement on Thursday’s episode of Foul Territory.
Garrett Baumann threw seven scoreless innings during Rome’s Wednesday night win. More in the minor league recap.
MLB News:
The Arizona Diamondbacks traded first baseman Josh Naylor to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for rookie Brandyn Garcia and a pitching prospect.
The Baltimore Orioles placed closer Felix Bautista on the 15-day injured list due to right shoulder discomfort. To take his roster spot, the club recalled righty Kade Strowd.