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Braves swap pitchers with Gwinnett: Wisler up, Blair down

On Thursday, the Braves called up Aaron Blair from AAA-Gwinnett, as a potential long relief arm should they need another in a close and/or extra-inning contest. Blair did not make his way into a game, and is now being sent back to Gwinnett, while Matt Wisler is getting his first call-up of the 2017 season.

RHP Matt Wisler has been recalled from Triple-A @GwinnettBraves and will join the bullpen. RHP Aaron Blair has been optioned to Gwinnett.

— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) April 23, 2017

Wisler has made 47 starts for the Braves since being acquired from the Padres prior to the 2015 season, posting a 4.