Right-hander Dan Burawa was among the players the Braves added to their expanded roster from Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday. The Braves claimed Burawa off waivers on Aug. 14 after the Yankees had designated him for assignment.
Burawa, 26, made his big-league debut with the Yankees on June 21 and allowed four earned runs in 2/3 innings in what would be his only appearance. Burawa had a 2.08 ERA in 4 1/3 innings pitched for Gwinnett after he’d posted a 2.55 ERA in 49 1/3 innings for the Yankees’ Triple-A affiliate.
In addition to Burawa, the Braves called up four other players on the first day of expanded rosters: left-hander Manny Banuelos, infielder Daniel Castro, right-hander Brandon Cunniff and infielder Hector Olivera.
Banuelos was activated from the disabled list and started against the Marlins on Tuesday. He made his majors debut with the Braves in July and was 5-4 with a 2.49 ERA before going on the DL with left elbow inflammation.
Castro has had two previous stints with the Braves this season while Cunniff began the season in the Braves’ bullpen before landing on the DL and later heading to Gwinnett.
Manager Fredi Gonzalez said he didn’t anticipate more call-ups unless there’s an injury.
Fall ball: The Braves assigned seven players to the Arizona Fall League: right-handers Mauricio Cabrera, Lucas Sims, Andrew Thurman, and Daniel Winkler; catcher Joseph Odom; infielder Johan Camargo, and outfielder Connor Lien.
Winkler will make his debut in the Braves’ organization. The team selected the former Rockies prospect in the Rule 5 draft in December and he hasn’t pitched this season while recovering from Tommy John elbow surgery.
Simmons sits: Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons was out of the lineup for a second straight game Tuesday because of a sore right ankle. He was a late scratch for Monday's game and manager Fredi Gonzalez said his status is day-to-day.
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