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Braves add another to the IL, call up Seth Elledge

Originally posted on SportsTalkATL | By Chase Irle | Last updated 7/19/23

At this rate, half of the Braves roster will be on the IL by the time August rolls around. Four players over the past week have hit the Injured List — Nick Anderson, A.J. Minter, Kolby Allard, and now, Sam Hilliard, who tweaked something while attempting to beat out a grounder last night. In a corresponding move, the Braves have added right-handed pitcher Seth Elledge to the roster. They have also released Danny Young.

The #Braves today selected RHP Seth Elledge to the major league roster, placed OF Sam Hilliard on the 10-day injured list with a right heel contusion, and released LHP Danny Young from the roster.

— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) July 19, 2023

The good news is most of the Braves injured players should return, and there is still plenty of time remaining until the postseason. However, a lot of guys are going to have to step up until that happens.

Elledge is a 27-year-old right-hander that last appeared in the majors back in 2021 with the Cardinals. He only has 23.1 career innings under his belt, recording a 4.63 ERA. It’s not exactly inspiring, but that is the state of the Braves pitching staff right now without three starters and four of their top relievers. There could be a lot more games like last night in this team’s future until guys get healthy.

This article first appeared on SportsTalkATL and was syndicated with permission.

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