As expected, the Atlanta Braves activated right-hander Kevin Gausman from the injured list on Friday. He will make his season debut in tonight’s series opener against the Marlins. To make room on the active roster, Atlanta optioned right-hander Shane Carle to Triple-A Gwinnett.
Gausman pitched well for the Braves down the stretch last season but was slowed this spring by a sore shoulder that caused him to begin the season on the injured list. He made 10 starts for the Braves down the stretch last season posting a 2.87 ERA (3.78 FIP) in 59 2/3 innings. Gausman got off to a rough start during the spring but turned in a good showing in his final spring training start and has been ramping up his activity while looking healthy.