Braves recall Ray Kerr, designate Danny Young for assignment
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 4:26 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
The Atlanta Braves have recalled left-handed reliever Ray Kerr and designated Danny Young for assignment ahead of their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on August 16, 2026. Kerr, 31, returns to the majors after recovering from Tommy John surgery and posting a 3.09 ERA in nine minor league games this season. Young, 32, struggled with an 8.03 ERA in 16 appearances for the Braves and gave up three earned runs, including a homer, in a 10-3 loss to the Diamondbacks. The team continues to adjust its bullpen as they prepare for their upcoming matchup.
- •Kerr last pitched for the Braves in 2024.
- •Young had an 8.03 ERA in 16 appearances.
- •Kerr posted a 3.09 ERA in the minors this season.
- •Braves faced the Diamondbacks today.
- •Young gave up three earned runs in a recent loss.
- 4:59 PMESPN MLB — Braves recall lefty Kerr after DFA for LHP Young
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Ray Kerr returns, Danny Young designated for assignment
- 3:47 PMYahoo Sports — Braves recall LHP Ray Kerr, designate LHP Danny Young for assignment
"The Atlanta Braves recalled left-handed reliever Ray Kerr and designated Danny Young for assignment before their game Sunday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 31-year-old Kerr last pitched in the big leagues for the Braves in 2024. After completing his recovery, Kerr returned to the mound in mid-July and has pitched in nine games with four minor league affiliates, including Triple-A Gwinnett.
"The Braves have recalled left-handed reliever Ray Kerr and designated Danny Young for assignment.
"It has been a long return from injury for the left-handed reliever.
Sources
External links- ESPN MLBAug 16, 2026, 4:59 PMBraves recall lefty Kerr after DFA for LHP Young
The Braves have recalled left-handed reliever Ray Kerr and designated Danny Young for assignment.
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 4:00 PMRay Kerr returns, Danny Young designated for assignment
It has been a long return from injury for the left-handed reliever.
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 3:47 PMBraves recall LHP Ray Kerr, designate LHP Danny Young for assignment
The Atlanta Braves recalled left-handed reliever Ray Kerr and designated Danny Young for assignment before their game Sunday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 31-year-old Kerr last pitched in the big leagues for the Braves in 2024. After completing his recovery, Kerr returned to the mound in mid-July and has pitched in nine games with four minor league affiliates, including Triple-A Gwinnett.
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