ATLANTA -- Former pitcher Buddy Carlyle has rejoined the Braves organization as a coaching assistant who will aid in pregame preparations and manage the replay-review protocol during games.
Carlyle was set to assume his new responsibilities during this weekend's series against the D-backs. The suburban Atlanta resident is filling the role previously held by Horacio Ramirez, who opted not to return this season because he was provided more money to pitch in Mexico.
The Braves entered this season with video coordinator Rob Smith being responsible for advising manager Fredi Gonzalez as to which plays should be challenged by the replay-review process.