The Atlanta Braves have acquired right-handed pitcher Hunter Stratton from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for minor league outfielder Titus Dumitru and cash. Stratton has been optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett, necessitating a 40-man roster spot created by Chris Sale's transfer to the 60-day injured list due to a rib cage fracture. Stratton, aged 28, pitched 2.2 innings in three games with the Pirates this season and previously had an effective performance in 36 games last year. Dumitru has been in the Braves minor league system for four seasons, playing in Rome this year.
The Atlanta Braves acquired right-handed pitcher Hunter Stratton from the Pittsburgh Pirates for minor league outfielder Titus Dumitru and cash, optioning him to Triple-A Gwinnett.
To create a 40-man roster spot for Hunter Stratton, Atlanta transferred Chris Sale to the 60-day injured list due to a fractured rib cage.
Hunter Stratton, 28, pitched 2.2 innings in three games with the Pirates this season, with previous effectiveness seen in 36 games last season.
Titus Dumitru, the minor league outfielder traded to Pittsburgh, was in his fourth season in the Braves' minor league system.
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