The Braves introduced Tuesday that they’ve chosen the contract of lefty José Suarez from Triple-A Gwinnett. Catcher Sean Murphy, who underwent season-ending hip surgical procedure not too long ago, was moved to the 60-day IL to open a spot on the 40-man roster. Atlanta additionally recalled righty Nathan Wiles from Gwinnett and optioned righties Connor Seabold and Alexis Díaz to Triple-A in a collection of corresponding strikes.
Suarez will make a spot begin in Sport 1 of as we speak’s doubleheader in Washington. He’ll be opposed by Nationals righty Jake Irvin, who has struggled to a 5.70 ERA over 30 begins. There’s a way more thrilling pitching matchup with Chris Sale and MacKenzie Gore squaring off within the nightcap.
Atlanta acquired Suarez from the Angels in a swap for Ian Anderson on the finish of Spring Coaching. The 27-year-old southpaw started the season in Brian Snitker’s bullpen. He tossed 7 1/3 innings over three appearances, permitting three runs (two earned) with seven walks and 5 strikeouts. Atlanta designated him for project and ran him by way of outright waivers on the finish of April.
Suarez has spent many of the season on the minor league injured record. He has been restricted to 9 appearances (eight begins) with Gwinnett, the place he has pitched to a 3.53 ERA over 43 1/3 frames. Suarez has punched out 28% of opponents with a sub-5% stroll fee. That earns him at the least his first MLB begin of the season, and it’s potential he’ll stick on the large league roster in lengthy reduction for the final two weeks. Suarez might be controllable by way of arbitration if he finishes the season on the 40-man roster, although he’d probably be non-tendered.
