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Braves DFA Two Bullpen Arms in Latest Shuffle
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Braves DFA Two Bullpen Arms in Latest Shuffle

Atlanta Braves On SI·Harrison Smajovits·about 1 month ago
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As the Atlanta Braves get set for a west coast road trip, they’ve made some major changes to the bullpen. The team announced Friday morning that Joel Payamps and Jose Suarez have been designated for assignment. Their fates beyond being removed from the 40-man roster have yet to be decided.  In corresponding moves, Hunter Stratton will make his return to the major league roster, and Anthony Molina has been selected to the roster. The Braves swap out bullpen arms, while still maintaining at least the same number of long-relief options. Both Payamps and Suarez last pitched on Thursday, when the Braves squandered a 2-0 lead to the Detroit Tigers, losing 5-2. Both have struggled to find consistency this season, and the Braves felt they needed other arms to turn to when the main cast in the backend of the bullpen isn’t available.  Payamps made 12 appearances, pitching to an 8.22 ERA and a 1.69 WHIP across 7 2/3 innings pitched.…

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