Braves Bullpen Boost
Braves Activate Reliever Robert Suárez From Injured List Before Postseason
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Manager Walt Weiss said Suárez could pitch Wednesday, with Thursday also a possibility, as Atlanta works to ramp him up before postseason play.
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Atlanta may initially avoid using the 35-year-old Suárez on consecutive days after his return from the elbow injury.
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Before joining Atlanta, Suárez was a two-time All-Star closer for the San Diego Padres during the previous two seasons.
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Murphy’s demotion followed a difficult relief outing Tuesday in which he surrendered three earned runs, including two homers, over three innings; across two appearances since his call-up, he allowed five earned runs in 5 1/3 innings.
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Despite his struggles in the majors, Murphy had a 3.61 ERA and 121 strikeouts in 117 1/3 innings between Double-A and Triple-A this season.
The Atlanta Braves activated right-hander Robert Suárez from the 60-day injured list Wednesday after he missed more than three months with right elbow inflammation WDEF. Suárez last pitched on June 19 and threw a scoreless inning for Triple-A Gwinnett during his rehab assignment, positioning him to pitch in regular-season games before the playoffs Albany Herald.
Before his injury, Suárez had posted a 0.56 ERA and 0.84 WHIP with 26 strikeouts across 31 appearances Atlanta News First. The 35-year-old reliever was a two-time All-Star closer for the San Diego Padres over the previous two seasons, giving Atlanta a major bullpen boost for its postseason push.
Suárez Getting Ready for Late-Season Work
Manager Walt Weiss said Suárez could pitch as soon as Wednesday against Cincinnati, with Thursday also a possibility TSN. The Braves plan to ramp him up gradually before postseason play begins. Atlanta may avoid using the 35-year-old on consecutive days immediately after his return from elbow surgery.
Murphy Demoted After Two Rough Outings
To make room on the roster, the Braves optioned 22-year-old right-hander Owen Murphy, who made five major-league appearances this season Atlanta News First. Murphy's demotion came after a difficult relief outing Tuesday in which he allowed three earned runs, including two homers, in three innings. Across his two appearances since his call-up, Murphy gave up five earned runs in 5 1/3 innings.
Despite his struggles in the majors, Murphy posted a solid 3.61 ERA with 121 strikeouts in 117 1/3 innings between Double-A and Triple-A this season. His demotion gives the Braves a chance to get him consistent work back in the minors while bringing in Suárez's experience.
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Suárez brings proven postseason experience after his All-Star seasons with the Padres Yahoo Sports. His 0.56 ERA before the injury ranked among the best in baseball and fills a critical need as Atlanta prepares for October. The bullpen will benefit from his elite strikeout rate and low walks rate heading into the final stretch of the regular season.
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