On Tuesday night, the Atlanta Braves opened up a series with the Tampa Bay Rays in Georgia.
The Braves are coming off a series where they split four games with the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.
Most recently, they lost by a score of 1-0 on Monday.
UPDATE: The Braves lost 7-1.
Ex-Braves Pitcher Suddenly Released By Current Team
Also on Tuesday, news came out that a former Braves pitcher had been released by the Athletics.
MLB.com wrote: “Athletics released LHP José Suarez.”
Suarez had been designated for assignment earlier this month.
A’s Communications wrote (on September 2): “The A’s have selected RHP Geoff Hartlieb from Triple-A Las Vegas and designated LHP José Suarez for assignment.”
Suarez went 1-3 with 5.65 ERA in 36 games for the Athletics.
Looking At Suarez
Suarez is in the middle of his 8th MLB season.
He has also had stints with the Los Angeles Angels and Seattle Mariners (in addition to the Athletics and Braves).
Over 151 career games, the 28-year-old has gone 23-33 with a 5.37 ERA.
Looking At The A’s
The Athletics are in the middle of a tough season.
They are the fourth-place team in the American League West with a 58-87 record in 145 games.
Over their last ten games, the Athletics have gone 5-5.
Currently, they are in the middle of a series with the Toronto Blue Jays (at home).
Looking At The Braves
On the other side, the Braves are in the middle of an outstanding season.
They are at the top of the National League East with an 85-59 record in 144 games.
Over their last ten games, the Braves have gone 6-4 (and they are 48-24 in 72 games at home).
Following two more games with the Rays, they will remain at home for another series with the Phillies on Friday night at Truist Park.
Ex-Atlanta Braves Pitcher Suddenly Released By Current MLB Team