Don't Miss
- Commissioner’s statement on Ventura, Marte
- Ronnie O’Sullivan: Masters champion ‘felt so vulnerable’ in final
- Arron Fletcher Wins 2017 WSOP International Circuit Marrakech Main Event ($140,224)
- Smith challenges Warner to go big in India
- Moncada No. 1 on MLB Pipeline’s Top 10 2B Prospects list
- Braves land 2 on MLB Pipeline’s Top 10 2B Prospects list
- Kingery makes MLB Pipeline’s Top 10 2B Prospects list
- New Zealand wrap up 2-0 after Bangladesh implosion
- Mathews, Pradeep, Gunathilaka to return to Sri Lanka
- Elliott hopes for rain for Poli
Blair sent down by Braves; Gant recalled
- Updated: May 18, 2016
ATLANTA — After enduring the worst start of his young career on Tuesday night, Braves right-hander Aaron Blair was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday.
Blair retired just three of the 14 batters he faced and allowed nine earned runs over 1 1/3 innings in Tuesday’s 12-9 loss to the Pirates. His roster spot will be filled by fellow right-hander John Gant, who was recalled from Gwinnett.
Gant will be available to serve as a long reliever while Bud Norris recovers from Tuesday’s …
continue reading in source mlb.mlb.com