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Matt Wisler to make spot start on Friday

CINCINNATI, OH - APRIL 25: Matt Wisler #45 of the Atlanta Braves throws a pitch against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on April 25, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Credit: Andy Lyons

Credit: Andy Lyons

CINCINNATI, OH - APRIL 25: Matt Wisler #45 of the Atlanta Braves throws a pitch against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on April 25, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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May 18, 2018

Matt Wisler was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett and will start for the Braves on Friday against the Marlins.

Lefty Max Fried was sent back to Gwinnett. Fried was scheduled to start Thursday before the game was rained out.

Wisler has made two starts this season, earning a 3.75 ERA across 12 innings. He’s struck out eight and walked three in that span.

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