On Saturday night, the Atlanta Braves will continue their series with the Colorado Rockies in Denver.
The Braves are coming off an 8-6 win on Friday.
Ahead of Saturday’s game, the Braves announced that they had made a roster move.
The Braves wrote (via X): “The #Braves today selected RHP Carlos Carrasco to the major league roster after optioning RHP Anthony Molina to Triple-A Gwinnett following last night’s game.”
UPDATE: The Braves won Saturday’s game 9-1.
Social Media Reacts
Here’s what people were saying about the move on social media:
@BravesLiz: “I get it…but I don’t have to like it.”
@Burnerbravess: “Molina was fine last night i don’t understand this lmao”
@bmichea1: “Due to his MLB service time, Molina has options & can be sent back down to the minors. After 2 innings last night, he wouldn’t be available to pitch until Monday, at best, so he’s sent down & a fresh arm is called up. Braves starters don’t go deep into games so you need pen arms.”
@ChoppinBravos: “They just need to hire cookie on the coaching staff so dude can stop flying across country every other say day 😂”
@BravesSufferer: “So carrasco is the new Jesse Chavez?”
Carrasco’s MLB Career
Carrasco is in the middle of his 17th MLB season (and second playing for the Braves).
Before the Braves, he also had stints with the New York Yankees, New York Mets and Cleveland Guardians.
Over 336 career games, the 39-year-old has gone 112-105 with a 4.22 ERA.
Molina’s Career
Molina is in his first season with the Braves (after two with the Rockies).
He has gone 2-2 with a 6.82 ERA in 53 career games.
Braves Right Now
The Braves are 23-10 in 33 games, which has them at the top of the National League East.
They are 11-4 in the 15 games they have played on the road away from Truist Park.
After the Rockies, the Braves will open up a series with the Mariners on Monday in Seattle.
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