Braves Activate Reliever Robert Suarez After 3-Month Stint on IL Due to Elbow Inflammation
Robert Suárez returns after a scoreless Triple-A rehab inning, while Owen Murphy is sent down after allowing five earned runs in 5 1/3 innings.
- The Atlanta Braves reinstated Robert Suarez from the 60-day injured list on Wednesday, optioning Owen Murphy to Triple-A Gwinnett to clear a roster spot.
- Suarez has not pitched in the majors since June 19 due to a right forearm strain and right elbow inflammation, completing a rehab assignment on Sunday for Triple-A Gwinnett.
- Before the injury, Suarez thrived in his first season with Atlanta, posting a 0.56 ERA in 31 relief appearances after signing a three-year, $45 million deal in December.
- Manager Walt Weiss plans to use Suarez on Wednesday against Cincinnati and again Saturday against Miami, preparing him for the postseason as set-up man for closer Raisel Iglesias.
- Murphy made his major league debut earlier this year and, while he struggled with a 6.00 ERA over five games, the Braves remain optimistic about the young right-hander's future.
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The Toronto Star
Braves activate reliever Robert Suarez after 3-month stint on IL due to elbow inflammation
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves activated relief pitcher Robert Suarez on Wednesday after the right-hander spent more than three months on the injured list with right elbow inflammation.
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To maintain a favorable evolution, the right will be part of Atlanta's active roster to face the National League Wilderness Series, whose start is scheduled for next Tuesday.
Robert Suarez is back from the Injured List
The Atlanta Braves (who are, were, and ever shall be National League East Division Champions) have made a roster move before they entertain the Cincinnati Reds for an exhibition of baseball tonight. Robert Suarez, who had been away since June 26th with right elbow inflammation, has been reinstated from the 60-day Injured List. Honestly, it’s felt like longer. Suarez pitched 32 innings of 0.56/2.44/3.40 ball while holding down the eighth inning p…
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