The Atlanta Braves have made several roster changes ahead of their upcoming games. The team reinstated right-handed pitcher Pierce Johnson from the injured list for a Saturday return and outrighted right-handed pitcher Jackson Stephens to Triple-A Gwinnett. Additionally, the Braves recalled right-handed pitcher Darius Vines to Atlanta after optioning right-handed pitcher Bryce Elder to Triple-A Gwinnett following Game 1 of a doubleheader. Vines is a candidate to start Thursday's game if he is not needed out of the bullpen in the next few days. The Braves are looking for fresh arms, with Vines and Kerr potentially available to pitch during Thursday’s series finale at Wrigley Field.
The Braves just felt like they needed a fresh arm the next few days. Kerr threw 3+ IP yesterday and Wednesday. https://t.co/aHiBytDDBc
Vines will be a candidate to start Thursday if he’s not needed out of the pen within the next few days. Kerr might also be available to throw a few innings as a starter or reliever during Thursday’s series finale at Wrigley https://t.co/BTsVJKDv08
The #Braves have recalled RHP Darius Vines to Atlanta after optioning RHP Bryce Elder to Triple-A Gwinnett following Game 1 of today’s doubleheader.
#Braves reinstated RH Pierce Johnson from the IL and outrighted RH Jackson Stephens to Triple-A Gwinnett.
Braves activate Pierce Johnson for Saturday return https://t.co/j8EiDFU2In
The #Braves today reinstated RHP Pierce Johnson from the injured list and outrighted RHP Jackson Stephens to Triple-A Gwinnett.