The Atlanta Braves add more right-handed pitching depth to the system. They announced Tuesday afternoon that they acquired right-hander Hunter Stratton from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for outfielder Titus Dumitru and cash considerations. He has been optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett.
In a corresponding move, the Braves have moved left-hander Chris Sale to the 60-day injured list to open a spot on the 40-man roster. He's eligible to return in the latter half of August.
The update on Sale is an unfortunate one for the Braves, but an unsurprising update nonetheless. Fractured ribs take a long time to heal.