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Braves Call Up Reliever, Option Another Ahead of Mets Series Finale

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The Atlanta Braves shuffled the bullpen Thursday morning ahead of the series finale with the New York Mets. They announced that they're calling up right-hander Michael Petersen and optioning left-hander Austin Cox as a corresponding move.

The #Braves today recalled RHP Michael Petersen to Atlanta after optioning LHP Austin Cox to Triple-A Gwinnett following yesterday’s game.

— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) June 26, 2025

For a pitcher that we have heard about from time to time this season, he's only made two appearances for the team so far this season.