Braves activate reliever Suarez after 3-month elbow injury layoff
Robert Suarez returns from injured list ahead of playoffs with two scheduled appearances to build strength.
What to know
- Suarez, a key offseason addition for the Braves, missed three months with right elbow inflammation but was activated Wednesday ahead of the playoffs.
- Manager Walt Weiss plans to use Suarez in two games—against Cincinnati and Miami—to build his strength before postseason play begins.
- If healthy, Suarez will resume his role as setup man for closer Raisel Iglesias in the Braves' bullpen.
Robert Suarez Relief pitcher
Walt Weiss Braves managerAlex Anthopoulos Braves general manager
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Braves activate Suarez from injured list
The Atlanta Braves activated reliever Robert Suarez on Wednesday after his 3-month stint on the 60-day IL with right elbow inflammation. Manager Walt Weiss announced plans to use him against Cincinnati on Wednesday and Miami on Saturday to prepare him for the postseason.
“Braves manager Walt Weiss said he will aim to use Suarez on Wednesday night against Cincinnati and again Saturday against Miami to prepare him for the postseason.”
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2 outlets first by MLB Trade Rumors, 4d ago · also Yahoo Sports · read ↗
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first by Yahoo Sports, 4d ago
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- Robert Suarez Returns To Atlanta Bullpen For Final Stretch Yahoo Sports · 3d ago
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Anthopoulos signals imminent activation
Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos stated on radio that Suarez would "highly likely" be activated "relatively soon," possibly as soon as Wednesday or Thursday, pending a roster spot opening.
“highly likely that Suarez would be activated to the active roster "relatively soon," perhaps on Wednesday or Thursday…”
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first by Yahoo Sports, 6d ago
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Suarez begins rehab assignment with Gwinnett Stripers
Robert Suarez made his first rehab appearance with the Braves' Triple-A affiliate Gwinnett on Sunday, marking his first action after three months on the injured list with right elbow inflammation.
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2 outlets first by MLB.com, 8d ago · also Gwinnett Daily Post · read ↗
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