Cardinals move struggling starting pitcher to Atlanta
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The Atlanta Braves placed right-hander Grant Holmes on the 15-day injured list on Sunday, meaning all five of the club’s starters on Opening Day are on the injured list.
Atlanta agreed to acquire veteran right-hander Carlos Carrasco from the Yankees in exchange for cash considerations or a player to be named later, according to multiple reports.
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar begins rehab in Springfield as manager Oliver Marmol reveals a return date in early August.
Atlanta acquired the veteran right-hander for cash considerations. Carrasco, a 16-year veteran, had been at Triple-A with the Yankees.
The Atlanta Braves going out and acquiring a starting pitcher has changed the plans from what was initially reported for the upcoming series
The Braves' entire Opening Day rotation is now on the injured list, as Grant Holmes went on the 15-day IL with right elbow inflammation. In what’s becoming a lost season for the Braves, it’s somewhat fitting that low point came on a Sunday.