News out of the Atlanta Braves clubhouse this afternoon is that starting pitcher Martin Pérez has been designated for assignment and left-handed reliever Dylan Dodd has been recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett.
Pérez, who the team brought in as a minor league free agent, didn’t make the Opening Day roster but was brought-up to the big leagues shortly-there-after and has appeared in three games – starting twice, including last night’s loss to the Guardians.
Dodd, who had minor league options remaining,
was a it of an odd-man out for the Opening Day roster. He will give the team another left-handed option in the bullpen.
Pérez, a 16-year veteran, could get claimed given his effectiveness with Atlanta – 14.1 innings pitched with a 0.907 WHIP, despite only striking out six batters. If he does make it through waivers, the Braves would likley try to stash him with the Stripers as depth.
Dodd pitched in 28 games out of Atlanta’s bullpen last season.
