Braves Place Robert Suarez On Injured List
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Key Points:
- The Atlanta Braves placed setup man Robert Suarez on the 15-day injured list retroactive to June 23 due to forearm tightness, with Hurston Waldrep called up from Triple-A Gwinnett to fill his roster spot.
- Suarez, who has been sidelined for a few days with an undisclosed issue, is expected to return early in the second half after the All-Star Break; Braves manager Walt Weiss downplayed the injury's severity.
- Suarez has been one of MLB’s top relievers this season, boasting a 0.56 ERA with four saves and 12 holds through 32 innings, and has only surrendered the lead once.
- Tyler Kinley and Dylan Lee will serve as Atlanta’s primary setup options during Suarez’s absence, while 24-year-old Waldrep, recently recovered from elbow surgery, is expected to contribute as a multi-inning reliever.
- Carlos Carrasco cleared waivers again and elected free agency, though he is likely to re-sign with the Braves soon after providing 14 2/3 innings in scattered appearances this season.
