The Atlanta Braves added JR Ritchie and James Karinchak to their pitching staff after place Tyler Kinley on the injured list and designating Carlos Carrasco for assignment.
Atlanta Braves right-hander Hurston Waldrep will make his third rehab outing Thursday, for Double-A Columbus. He was sidelined by an elbow injury during spring training.
The Atlanta Braves bullpen, led by Dylan Lee, Robert Suárez and Raisel Iglesias, is the MLB's best. They threw 11 scoreless innings over a three-game sweep of the Pirates.
The Braves, coming off a sweep of the Pirates, have the best record in baseball and lead the NL East. Up next are series against the White Sox and Mets.
The Braves secured their 18th series win in 21 tries Saturday with a 6-3 win over the Pirates at Truist Field. They will go for the series sweep on Sunday.
Dubón not only continued his hot start to June, but he also earned everyone in attendance at Friday’s game at Truist Park a free small ice cream from RaceTrac gas stations.
Mauricio Dubón’s three-run home run in the third inning sent the Braves to a 7-3 win over the Blue Jays at Truist Park, giving Atlanta yet another series victory.
