Brett Wisely, a utility infielder who played in parts of three seasons for the SF Giants, was claimed off waivers by the Atlanta Braves on Thursday. They subsequently optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett after scooping him up, with most of his playing time this season also having come at that level with the Giants organization. San Francisco had designated Wisely for assignment a few days ago to make room on the 40-man roster for Bryce Eldridge.
At the beginning of spring training, Wisely was thought by many to be a favorite for a bench role on the Opening Day roster.