The Braves activated pitching prospect Dan Winkler from the 60-day disabled list on Thursday. He was available to pitch in the series opener against the Mets.
The Braves acquired Winkler in the Rule 5 draft in December after the Rockies left him unprotected. He hasn’t pitched this year while recovering from Tommy John elbow surgery.
Winkler had a 1.41 ERA in 12 starts for Double-A Tulsa last season with 0.71 walks and hits allowed per inning. Over four seasons in the minors at four levels Winkler has a 3.35 ERA and 1.13 ERA with 9.4 strikeouts per nine innings.
Winkler, 25, was a starter for all 76 of his minor-league appearances. Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez said Winkler will have an undetermined role with the team.
“We’ll use him however we see fit,” Gonzalez said.
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