On Wednesday, the Atlanta Braves will continue their series with the Washington Nationals.
They are coming off a 9-5 loss on Tuesday, so they will look to even up the series.
Recent Braves Pitcher Cut By Current MLB Team
Ahead of Wednesday’s game, news came out that a former Braves pitcher had been designated for assignment by the Athletics.
A’s Communications wrote: “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 a 5.65 ERA in 36 games for the Athletics.
He also spent time with the Braves (and Seattle Mariners) earlier this year.
Looking At Suarez
Suarez had spent the first six years of his career with the Los Angeles Angels.
He then pitched part of two seasons for the Braves (before the Mariners and Athletics).
Suarez has gone 23-33 with a 5.37 ERA in 151 career games (64 starts).
It will be interesting to see if anyone claims the 28-year-old.
Looking At The Braves Right Now
The Braves are the top team in the National League East with an 82-57 record in 139 games.
They have gone 7-3 over their last ten games (and are 34-33 in 67 games at home).
Following the Nationals, the Braves will visit the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night.
Looking At The Athletics Right Now
As for the Athletics, they are in the middle of a very tough season.
Right now, they are the fourth-place team in the American League West with a 53-86 record in 139 games.
Over their last ten games, the Athletics have gone 4-6 (and they are in the middle of a series with the Texas Rangers).
Recent Atlanta Braves Pitcher Suddenly Cut By Current MLB Team