The Atlanta Braves bullpen took another hit as right-hander Robert Suarez has been placed on the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation. The move is retroactive to June 23. In addition, fellow righty Hurston Waldrep was recalled to Atlanta, and Carlos Carrasco has elected free agency.
Suarez has been a huge asset to the bullpen this season. Through 31 games, he’s posted a 0.56 ERA and recorded 26 strikeouts.
Waldrep appeared in Friday night’s contest, and though not his best stuff, he was able to work out of a jam. He ended the night with two scoreless innings, recording four walks and three strikeouts.
With Suarez sidelined, the Braves will look to the rest of the bullpen to pick up the slack until one of their most dependable relievers returns.
More Braves News:
The four-game losing streak has been snapped after Friday’s 3-1 defeat of the San Francisco Giants.
Briggs McKenzie and Alex Lodise each had productive days on the farm. More in the minor league recap.
Grant McAuley caught up with prospect Eric Hartman to discuss his season in the minors.
MLB News:
The Boston Red Sox have placed shortstop Marcelo Mayer on the 10-day injured list with a bone stress reaction. Mayer has reportedly been dealing with the issue for two months.
The Cincinnati Reds placed right-hander Tony Santillan on the 15-day injured list with an oblique strain. The move is retroactive to June 23.
After a 34-47 start, the New York Mets have fired manager Carlos Mendoza. Andy Green will serve as the interim manager for the remainder of the season.
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