Braves reliever Motte begins rehab assignment at Rome

Braves veteran relief pitcher Jason Motte was scheduled to pitch one inning for Single-A Rome on Saturday as part of his rehabilitation assignment, manager Brian Snitker said.

The Braves placed Motte on the 10-day disabled list July 14 because of a back strain. He suffered the injury while warming up in the bullpen during the final game before the All-Star break and was still feeling the effects of the injury after the break.