Braves demote All-Star Elder to Triple-A

Tom Ruminski• ·
ATLANTA, GA AUGUST 15: Atlanta starting pitcher Bryce Elder (55) throws a pitch during the MLB game between the New York Yankees and the Atlanta Braves on August 15th, 2023 at Truist Park in Atlanta, GA.
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The Atlanta Braves optioned right-hander Bryce Elder to Triple-A, the club announced Monday.

Elder posted an 8.25 ERA with 1.75 WHIP over 12 innings this spring. He lost his job in the rotation to newcomer Reynaldo López, who has a 2.16 ERA with 13 strikeouts across 16 2/3 innings.

The 24-year-old Elder was an All-Star last season, authoring a 3.81 ERA with 1.28 WHIP and 128 strikeouts over 174 2/3 innings (31 starts) for the NL East-winning Braves.

Atlanta also optioned right-hander Huascar Ynoa.

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