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Braves DFA 9-Year MLB Veteran Reliever

Braves DFA 9-Year MLB Veteran Reliever

Summary

The Atlanta Braves have removed veteran relief pitcher Tyler Kinley from their roster. They have brought back pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver from their Triple-A team to replace him.

Key Facts

  • Tyler Kinley was designated for assignment by the Atlanta Braves.
  • Kinley appeared in 49 games this season for the Braves.
  • This season, Kinley had a 6-5 win-loss record and a 4.01 earned run average (ERA).
  • Last season, Kinley had a 5-0 record and a very low 0.72 ERA after joining the Braves mid-season.
  • Kinley has played nine years in Major League Baseball (MLB).
  • He has played for the Twins, Marlins, Rockies, and Braves in his career.
  • Kinley has a career record of 25 wins and 19 losses, with a 4.67 ERA and 384 strikeouts.
  • The Braves recalled pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver from their Triple-A Gwinnett team to join the major league roster.
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