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Braves reliever Simmons begins rehab stint
- Updated: May 16, 2016
PITTSBURGH — Before undergoing Tommy John surgery last year, Shae Simmons was conjuring memories of Craig Kimbrel’s early days at the big league level. If Simmons’ surgically repaired right elbow cooperates over the next couple weeks, the Braves will be glad to simply describe him as a much-needed addition to their bullpen.
Simmons was set to begin his Minor League rehab assignment for Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday night. The Braves will closely monitor his progress with the hope that the hard-throwing right-hander could join the big league club by the first week of June.
Though the Braves made a concerted effort to upgrade the depth of their relief corps this past offseason, they entered Monday with the third-worst bullpen ERA (4.71) in the Majors. Closer Arodys …
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