The Braves recalled lefty Kyle Muller to start Monday’s series opener against Yu Darvish and the Padres. Muller, 23, has a 3.45 ERA in four appearances (three starts) this season. He was optioned to Triple-A before the All-Star break because the team didn’t need a fifth starter during that stretch.
Muller made two starts back in Triple-A, collectively allowing two runs across 10 innings. He’ll now try to build on his surprising early major-league success. He allowed one run across his first two starts (nine innings) before allowing three over 5-2/3 frames in his latest outing against the Marlins on July 3.
“This is what we had planned all along, to have him back on this day,” manager Brian Snitker said.
In another move, the Braves optioned struggling reliever A.J. Minter to Triple-A following Sunday’s game. In his last 25 games, Minter has allowed 13 earned runs on 25 over 17-1/3 innings.
“That’s the gist of making this move, back him out of this environment where he can relax and get his confidence back,” Snitker said. “Get back to trusting his stuff and being on the attack.”
The Braves also recalled lefty Sean Newcomb from Gwinnett to fill a spot in the bullpen. Additionally, the team placed outfielder Ender Inciarte on the COVID-19 injured list, but Inciarte has tested negative for the virus. He has symptoms that led the team to sideline him, Snitker said.
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