Atlanta Braves News: Schwellenbach promotion, Max Fried shining, more

The Atlanta Braves are rumored to be calling up their No. 3 prospect, Spencer Schwellenbach, to make his MLB debut against the Washington Nationals today.

After six successful starts with the Rome Braves this year, Schwellenbach was promoted to Double-A Mississippi on May 14 and, although his time was limited, he pitched some gems. He combined for 13 scoreless innings and allowed just five hits. He struck out 17 and issued one walk.

The soon-to-be 24-year-old will fill the role of Bryce Elder, who was demoted last week after a disastrous outing.

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Another strong start from Max Fried and some late scoring put the Braves back in the win column after a 2-0 loss to the Washington Nationals.

The Mississippi Braves completed the sweep of the Chattanooga Lookouts, thanks to Spencer Schwellenbach and Hurston Waldrep.

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The New York Yankees reinstated DJ LeMahieu from the 60-day injured list on Tuesday. He made his season debut after some foot injuries.

The Texas Rangers have placed outfielder Evan Carter on the 10-day injured list due to back tightness. Meanwhile, the club activated outfielder Wyatt Langford and right-hander Nathan Eovaldi.

The Chicago White Sox have placed right-hander Mike Clevinger on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation. This decision is retroactive to May 25.

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed a couple of players on injured reserve, left-hander Martín Pérez and catcher Joey Bart. Pérez (groin) is on the 15-day injured list, while Bart (thumb) is on the 10-day IL.