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Braves unconditionally release Sam Freeman

Atlanta Braves pitcher Sam Freeman throws in the bullpen during spring training at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019, in Lake Buena Vista. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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Atlanta Braves pitcher Sam Freeman throws in the bullpen during spring training at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019, in Lake Buena Vista. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com
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March 22, 2019

The Braves unconditionally released Sam Freeman Friday.

The move comes one day after the left-hander relief pitcher was outrighted to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Freeman had spent the past two seasons with the Braves. He had a 3-5 record with a 4.29 ERA in 63 appearances last season.

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