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Braves add Alex Rodriguez’s nephew, send him to Gwinnett

Miami Marlins third baseman Joe Dunand throws to first base during a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Saturday, May 7, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Derrick Tuskan)

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Miami Marlins third baseman Joe Dunand throws to first base during a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Saturday, May 7, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Derrick Tuskan)
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June 2, 2022

The Braves on Wednesday announced they claimed infielder Joe Dunand off waivers from the Marlins. The Braves optioned the 26-year-old to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Dunand is former MLB star Alex Rodriguez’s nephew. With the Marlins, Dunand, who made his debut last month, homered in his first career at-bat.

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The Marlins drafted Dunand in the second round in 2017. Over 84 games in Triple A before the Braves claimed him, he had hit .211 with a .682 OPS.

The Braves also placed catcher Manny Piña, who is out for the season after wrist surgery, on the 60-day injured list. This frees a 40-man roster spot.

Miami Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria, center, chats with Joe Dunand, left, and his uncle, now-retired baseball player Alex Rodriguez, right, before Dunand was introduced as one of the Miami Marlins' top three draft picks at Marlins Park stadium, Friday, June 23, 2017, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

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