Braves lose minor-league outfielder to Twins

Preston Tucker was drafted in the seventh round in 2012 by the Houston Astros. He was the 219th player drafted that year. His brother, Kyle, was the fifth player taken in 2015. The Braves acquired Tucker on Dec. 20, 2017 from the Astros for a player to be named later. Tucker, who was born July 6, 1990, in Tampa, played college baseball for the Florida Gators. He graduated with a degree in anthropology. Tucker hit 24 home runs and had 96 RBIs in 2017 for Triple-A Fresno in the Astros organization. Tucker

The Braves reinstated left-handed pitcher Jacob Lindgren and right-handed pitcher Jose Ramirez from the 60-day disabled list and outrighted each to Triple-A Gwinnett as part of several roster moves Wednesday.

They also outrighted outfielders Lane Adams and Preston Tucker to Gwinnett.

Outfielder Michael Reed was claimed off waivers by the Twins. Reed had seven at-bats for the Braves in 2018 and had two hits. He hit .363 in 53 games with Gwinnett.

The Braves also also reinstated pitchers Grant Dayton, Luiz Gohara, Darren O’Day and Mike Soroka from the 60-day disabled list. The club’s 40-man roster now stands at 35.