Overview
- The Braves reinstated right-hander Tyler Kinley from the paternity list and optioned Hurston Waldrep to Triple‑A Gwinnett on Friday.
- Waldrep was sent down to continue work after an offseason 'elbow cleanup' and a limited minor‑league rehab build that left the club cautious about his readiness.
- In three appearances (two starts) this season Waldrep logged 10.2 innings, an 8.44 ERA and nine strikeouts, including a poor outing in Pittsburgh that factored into the decision.
- Kinley threw a scoreless inning with one strikeout and one walk in his first game back, giving Atlanta a veteran arm the team can use immediately.
- The club plans to use JR Ritchie for the next start as Atlanta balances short-term rotation needs with protecting recovering pitchers and refining younger arms in Triple‑A.