Atlanta Braves

Atlanta Braves

 | 9-13
  • Batting Avg
    .276 AVG
  • Runs
    947 R
  • Earned Runs Avg
    4.14 ERA
  • WHIP
    1.30 WHIP
  • The Middletown Press

    Braves send 2023 All-Star Bryce Elder to minors. Reynaldo López earns spot in rotation

    The Atlanta Braves optioned All-Star pitcher Bryce Elder to the minors on Monday, deciding to open the season with Reynaldo López as their fifth starter. López, who signed a $30 million, three-year deal with the Braves in November, earned the rotation spot by allowing just four earned runs over 16 2/3 innings in five spring appearances. Elder, by comparison, gave up 11 earned runs and 15 hits in 12 innings covering four appearances for an 8.25 ERA.