As expected, the Atlanta Braves officially called up LHP Dylan Dodd to start today's series finale.
The corresponding move was to place reliever Jackson Stephens on the injured list with right elbow inflammation, all but ending his season - he won't be eligible to return for postseason action until the World Series, were Atlanta to reach.
Dodd, 25, is 2-2 with a 7.62 ERA this season in his six major league starts, striking out 14 in his 28.1 inningas. A 2021 3rd round pick out of Southeast Missouri State, Dodd was a candidate in spring training for the 5th starter's job. Despite not winning the job, he ended up starting that opening week after Max Fried headed to the IL with a hamstring strain.
Outside of his time in Atlanta, Dodd also pitched in sixteen games (fourteen starts) for AAA Gwinnett this season, going 4-6 with a 5.91 ERA. He struck out 71 batters in his 78 innings, good for a 8.1 K/9, while walking 30 (3.6 BB/9).
Dodd's expected to start today's season finale, with the bullpen being emptied behind him as Atlanta looks to end the regular season on a high note.
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