JULY 19, 2021•THEATHLETIC.COM
David O'Brien: The Braves optioned lefty reliever A.J. Minter... - The AthleticThe Braves optioned lefty reliever A.J. Minter to Triple-A Gwinnett after he blew another lead in Sunday's loss to the Rays. Minter has a 7....
A.J. Minter - Optioned to Triple-AMinter was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday.
ImpactMinter was charged with the loss and the blown save against the Rays on Sunday after he allowed two runs on two hits and no walks in a third of an inning. He's now given up three runs in one inning across his two appearances after the All-Star break, and he'll attempt to sort things out in the minors going forward.
JULY 19, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Brian Snitker on the bullpen woesDespite recent bullpen troubles, Braves manager Brian Snitker says he won't apologize using any man on the 26-man roster.
JULY 18, 2021•AJC.COM
Touki Toussaint - Stepping into rotationToussaint is scheduled to start Tuesday's game against the Padres, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
ImpactToussaint will get a trial as Atlanta's new No. 5 starter after Ian Anderson (shoulder) was shut down following his final outing before the All-Star break. Over various stints in the big leagues over the past three seasons, Toussaint has made bats miss (24.3 percent strikeout rate), but a 5.97 ERA in 95 career innings has muted most of his fantasy impact. Toussaint has been on the 60-day injured list for most of the season while recovering from a shoulder strain suffered in spring training, but he's fully built up for starting duty after recently wrapping up an extended rehab assignment. Over his final two outings at Triple-A earlier this month, Toussaint tossed six innings in both starts and struck out 18 between those games.
JULY 18, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Kyle Muller - On track to start MondayAtlanta is expected to recall Muller from Triple-A Gwinnett to start Monday's game against the Padres, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
ImpactThe big club optioned Muller to Gwinnett on July 4, but his demotion was mostly a means of roster management, since his turn in the rotation wasn't scheduled to come up again until after the All-Star break. The young southpaw is now in line to get the ball for Atlanta's fourth game of the second half, after he impressed in his first four starts with the big club (3.45 ERA, 1.09 WHIP over 15.2 innings).
JULY 18, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Rays overcome sluggish start, beat BravesATLANTA — A Sunday afternoon that started with the Rays being held hitless through the first four innings, making a mess in the field and fa...
JULY 18, 2021•CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Bullpen continues to hold Braves backATLANTA -- While making successful adjustments to their rotation and depleted lineup, the Braves have managed to keep themselves in the thic...
JULY 18, 2021•MLB.COM
