The Braves made an expected move earlier today, recalling Allan Winans to start against the Mets. Perhaps less expected: they haven’t cut ties with Yonny Chirinos, but have instead put him on the Injured List with elbow inflammation. Chirinos, of course, is not too far removed from returning from Tommy John Surgery, but this seems more like a way to generate roster space than a legitimate ailment, given that Chirinos was able to make a start a couple of days ago.
The #Braves today recalled RHP Allan Winans to Atlanta and placed RHP Yonny Chirinos on the 15-day injured list, backdated to August 20, with right elbow inflammation.