Atlanta Braves News: AJ Minter update, Spencer Schwellenbach solid, more

Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution provided a promising update on injured AJ Minter. The reliever had a bullpen session Monday and is expected to begin his rehab with the Rome Emperors on Saturday.

It’s been a mediocre season for the 30-year-old, who posted a 2.95 ERA in 25 games. The long ball has been a major problem, as he has already allowed five home runs.

He’s been on the injured list since May 30 with a hip injury, but hopefully he returns to form and gives the Braves some left-handed depth coming out of the bullpen.

More Braves news:

Spencer Schwellenbach had a strong start in Tuesday’s 2-1 win over the Detroit Tigers. He pitched six innings with just one run.

Nacho Alvarez had a forgettable week in Triple-A with two home runs and just one strikeout. More information in the weekly Braves Prospects report.

Ian Anderson made an appearance in the Florida Complex League on Tuesday, where he pitched two innings. It was his first outing after his Tommy John surgery in April 2023.

MLB News:

Baseball legend Wiilie Mays has died at the age of 93. Over his 22-year career, Mays hit 660 home runs and drove in 1,909.

The Chicago Cubs have placed outfielder Mike Tauchman on the 10-day injured list with a strained left groin. He should be out for a few weeks.

The Philadelphia Phillies have traded minor league catcher William Simoneit to the Chicago Cubs for cash considerations. Simoneit was assigned to Double-A Tennessee.

The New York Yankees placed Ian Hamilton (lateral strain) and Cody Poteet (triceps strain) on the 15-day injured list.

Detroit Tigers reliever Alex Lange will undergo surgery next week to repair his right side. It is unknown if he will return for the 2024 season.

The Minnesota Twins have placed first baseman/outfielder Alex Kirilloff on the 10-day injured list due to a back issue. He was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul last week, but that decision was reversed.

The Houston Astros have placed right-hander Justin Verlander on the 15-day injured list due to neck discomfort. This decision is retroactive to June 16.

The Toronto Blue Jays have placed shortstop Bo Bichette on the 10-day injured list with a right calf strain, backdated to June 15. Infielder Orelvis Martinez was called up to make his big league debut.

Boston Red Sox pitching prospect Luis Perales will undergo Tommy John surgery next week. He will miss 2024 and much of 2025 indefinitely.

The New York Yankees have selected left-hander Anthony Misiewicz’s contract, and with an empty 40-man roster spot, there will be more moves in the near future.

The Arizona Diamondbacks claimed right-hander Gavin Hollowell off waivers from the Colorado Rockies and optioned him to Triple-A.

The Cleveland Guardians have optioned first baseman Kyle Manzardo to Triple-A Columbus after reinstating third baseman Jose Ramirez from the paternity list. Manzardo had a disastrous 30-game stretch in the majors, with 23 strikeouts and a .207 average.

The Seattle Mariners have reinstated first baseman Ty France from the 10-day injured list. In a corresponding move, the club designated catcher Seby Zavala for assignment.