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Versatility allows Braves to keep extra pitcher
- Updated: June 1, 2016
ATLANTA — When the Braves traded right-hander Jason Grilli to the Blue Jays on Tuesday, they once again faced the decision of adding another position player to their roster instead of a pitcher.
But as they’ve done in similar situations this season, Atlanta chose the latter, opting to promote right-hander Ryan Weber from Triple-A Gwinnett to the bullpen.
With the move, the Braves still carried 13 pitchers and 12 position players entering Wednesday’s game against the Giants. But with four players currently on the roster who have played three positions or more this year, manager Brian Snitker hasn’t been burdened by not having an extra player available off the …
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