Braves News: Hurston Waldrep optioned, bats quiet in loss, and more

The Atlanta Braves made yet another roster move on Friday, and this time, right-hander Hurston Waldrep was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett while lefty Tyler Kinley was reinstated from the paternity list. 

Waldrep has appeared in three games this season after recovering from elbow surgery. In 10.2 frames, he’s logged an 8.44 ERA and recorded nine strikeouts. 

Kinley returned on Friday night, where he threw a scoreless inning, recording one strikeout and surrendering a walk. 

With Kinley back in the bullpen, Waldrep will return to Gwinnett to continue refining his game and await his next opportunity in Atlanta. 
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