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Braves cut ties with CF whiz to make room for veteran’s return from injury

The Atlanta Braves only gave a single plate appearance to their newest outfielder before designating him for assignment.

They made the move Monday to remove Jose Azocar from the 40-man roster. He’ll go on waivers.

The decision was made in order to activate 29-year old outfielder Stuart Fairchild from the Injured List after a pinky injury.

Azocar has bounced around the last few months. He only just got to the Braves a couple weeks ago from the Mets.

He was once a top prospect in the Padres system, but his career hasn’t progressed as hoped.