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Braves Call Up Fresh Arm for Upcoming Series vs Reds, DFA Carrasco

SI Feed·Harrison Smajovits·3 days ago
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The Atlanta Braves made the move to add another long-relief option to the bullpen. They announced Friday afternoon that they had recalled right-hander Anthony Molina from Triple-A Gwinnett.  In a corresponding move, they designated right-hander Carlos Carrasco for assignment.  Carrasco hurled four innings for the Braves during Wednesday’s 8-0 loss to the Red Sox. He’s likely still considered to be unavailable, so this move gives them a fresh arm. Reynaldo López covered two innings on Thursday. This added a heightened need for an arm that can get more than three outs. López isn't going anywhere. They don't want to option Dodd and be without him for 15 days, when he's considered part of the long-term plans . Carrasco was the odd man out. We can likely expect him to be outrighted to Gwinnett before electing free agency. After that, he’ll likely re-sign with the team to a minor league contract. He did his job. In a game where the Braves experienced a blowout loss, they only needed three pitchers.…

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