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MLB Rumors: 3 Braves who won’t be on the roster by Sept. 1

By Mark Powell

ATLANTA, GA - JULY 18: Forrest Wall #73 of the Atlanta Braves warms up before the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Truist Park on July 18, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - JULY 18: Forrest Wall #73 of the Atlanta Braves warms up before the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Truist Park on July 18, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images) /
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BOSTON, MA – JULY 26: The glove and hat of Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves are seen before their game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on July 26, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA – JULY 26: The glove and hat of Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves are seen before their game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on July 26, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images) /

Braves who won’t be on the roster: Daysbel Hernández

Daysbel Hernandez was placed on the injured list with right elbow inflammation. Depending on the severity of his injury, he could miss significant time. However, there’s no question he won’t be on the roster, whether injured or not.

Atlanta brought in an influx of relief pitchers for a reason, and Hernandez should be the odd man out. He sports an ERA over seven in four appearances. Brad Hand has yet to be placed on the roster officially. If Hernandez were healthy, he would likely be sent down. Add in the likes of AJ Smith-Shawver and other young pitchers, and Hernandez won’t receive the call over them.

Hernandez was a 2017 International Free Agent out of Cuba, signing for $190,000. He had a 2.05 ERA in the minor leagues, which is why Atlanta called him up in the first place.

Alex Anthopoulos addressed his team’s looming bullpen deficiencies on Tuesday, acquiring Brad Hand. He also traded for Ben Heller and Pierce Johnson in the past few weeks, along with Taylor Hearn, who he flipped for infielder Nicky Lopez.

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