Atlanta Braves select Elieser Hernández and option Blake Burkhalter to Gwinnett

The Atlanta Braves selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Elieser Hernández from Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday. The move occurs during a period where the team manages a taxed pitching staff amid injuries to rotation members including Spencer Strider and Spencer Schwellenbach. To accommodate the veteran pitcher on the 40-man roster, the Braves designated left-hander Hayden Harris for assignment. Rookie Blake Burkhalter was optioned to Gwinnett after making his major league debut during Tuesday's loss to the Washington Nationals. Atlanta continues its series against Washington before preparing for a four-game set against the Philadelphia Phillies. Hernández returns for his third stint with the organization this season, having previously recorded a 4.83 ERA across 76 1/3 innings at the Triple-A level.

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