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Braves add catcher Perez, Anibal to roster

The Braves added newly acquired catcher Carlos Perez and right-hander Anibal Sanchez to their active roster prior to Monday's game against the Nationals, the club announced. To clear room for Perez and Sanchez, Atlanta designated right-hander Miguel Socolovich for assignment and placed righty Josh Ravin on the 10-day disabled list with a viral infection.

With catchers Tyler Flowers and Kurt Suzuki injured, the Braves acquired Perez from the Angels on Saturday in exchange for infielder Ryan Schimpf. Perez, 27, played in 184 games with Los Angeles over the last three seasons, batting .