The Braves are building momentum after three straight series wins, and a further reinforcement is close to returning.
Jurickson Profar, the team’s big offseason signing, began a rehabilitation assignment Tuesday with the Gwinnett Stripers. He is scheduled to be activated once his 80-game suspension ends on July 2 during the Braves’ series with the Angels.
Profar has already played two games in Triple-A, where he went 4-for-7 with two walks and no strikeouts.
“I watched a couple of (Profar’s at-bats) while we were in the rain delay,” manager Brian Snitker said Wednesday. “They’re good at-bats. It’s just about getting him out there every day and stockpiling the at-bats until he can get here.