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Reliever Simmons makes it back to Majors
- Updated: August 30, 2016
ATLANTA — Shae Simmons still has some limitations, but after spending the past 18 months recovering from Tommy John elbow surgery, the Braves’ reliever has realized his goal to return to the Major League level.
Before Tuesday night’s series opener against the Padres at Turner Field, the Braves recalled Simmons and fellow right-handed pitcher John Gant from Triple-A Gwinnett. Arodys Vizcaino was placed on the 15-day disabled list with right shoulder inflammation and Brandon Cunniff was optioned to Gwinnett.
“It’s exciting to be back,” said Simmons, who earned the nickname Baby Kimbrel courtesy of the instant success he had in 2014, before he experienced elbow discomfort and ultimately spent more than two calendar years away from the big league level.
Simmons had been aiming to join Atlanta’s bullpen by the end of May, but two shoulder setbacks prolonged the oft-frustrating rehab process. The 25-year-old reliever has pitched in pain-free fashion since the All-Star break, but the Braves will still regulate his …
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