Atlanta Braves promote Kyle Farmer and Blake Burkhalter for roster expansion

The Atlanta Braves are set to add 10-year MLB veteran Kyle Farmer and pitching prospect Blake Burkhalter to their active roster on Tuesday. The move coincides with the standard September expansion of MLB rosters from 26 to 28 players. No corresponding roster subtractions are required due to the increased limit. Farmer has appeared in 12 games for Atlanta this season, recording four hits and three runs batted in across 15 at-bats. Burkhalter is expected to make his MLB debut following the promotion. The team prepares for these additions while currently pursuing an eight-game winning streak ahead of a matchup with the San Francisco Giants and a subsequent series against the Washington Nationals.

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