Braves demote pitcher Rolddy Muñoz during Dodgers series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 1:48 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
The Atlanta Braves announced the demotion of pitcher Rolddy Muñoz to the Columbus Clingstones while facing the Los Angeles Dodgers. This move comes after Muñoz recorded impressive strikeout numbers at the Triple-A level but struggled with control in his brief stint in the majors. The Braves kicked off their series against the Dodgers with a 4-3 win and are set to play Game 2 tonight.
- •Muñoz assigned to Columbus Clingstones from Gwinnett Stripers.
- •In Triple-A, he recorded 62 strikeouts in 38 games.
- •Muñoz had a 3.65 ERA in Triple-A this season.
- •He recorded three strikeouts in one MLB game this year.
- •Braves won 4-3 in their first game of the series.
- 1:48 PMYahoo Sports — Atlanta Braves Demote Strikeout Artist During Dodgers Series For Surprise Reason
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