The Atlanta Braves made headlines ahead of their Friday series opener against the Cincinnati Reds by continuing the saga surrounding Carlos Carrasco. In a significant roster move, the club recalled right-hander Anthony Molina to Atlanta, designating Carrasco for assignment in the process. This marks the third time this season that Carrasco has faced DFA, and if history is any indication, he is likely to rejoin the organization through a minor league deal.
As for Molina, he has seen limited action this season, throwing just two innings for the Braves without allowing a hit. His performance in the minors has been more substantial, where he has pitched 30 innings in Triple-A with a 4.50 ERA. Despite the modest numbers, Molina provides a fresh arm for the bullpen, which could prove essential as the Braves navigate the challenges ahead.
On the field, the Braves’ offense continued to impress as they defeated the Reds 8-3 in their series opener. The bats were lively, contributing to a strong start to the road trip. Notably, Isaiah Drake recorded his eighth home run of the season while playing for the Rome Emperors, adding to a solid minor league recap.
In other news around the league, the Detroit Tigers placed starter Casey Mize on the 15-day injured list due to right adductor inflammation, retroactive to May 28. Meanwhile, the San Francisco Giants have also placed Tyler Mahle on the 15-day injured list with a left hamstring strain, backdated to May 27, without a clear timetable for his return. The Miami Marlins are facing a setback as well, with right-hander Eury Perez being placed on the 15-day injured list due to a right gracilis strain, expected to sideline him for about eight weeks. Additionally, the Cincinnati Reds have placed right-hander Graham Ashcraft on the 60-day injured list with a UCL sprain, despite appearing normal in his last outing.
As fans gear up for the NCAA tournament this weekend, there’s a buzz about potential draft picks worth keeping an eye on. In the midst of all this, don’t forget to cast your vote for Braves Player of the Game!
Lastly, ESPN’s Kiley McDaniels has revealed a new mock draft that includes an exciting pick for Atlanta, further fueling the anticipation for the upcoming draft.
Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.
