ATLANTA -- Given that they were already carrying an extra reliever, the Braves had the option to wait a few days to determine how soon Eric O'Flaherty might be available out of the bullpen again. After their pitching staff was taxed during the final two games of this past weekend's series against the Cubs, though, they were forced to shut O'Flaherty down for at least the next two weeks.
The left-hander was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a right knee strain, and Ryan Weber was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett ahead of Monday's series opener against the Reds at Turner Field.