The Atlanta Braves announced a roster ban ahead of game one of Sunday’s doubleheads against the Phillies. The team activated left-hander Robbie Erlin and saved relief Chad Sobotka after Saturday’s game. However, Sobotka will remain round as the 29th player of the team for the doubleheader.
De #Braves today, LHP activated Robbie Erlin (no. 49) on the club’s active roster, after he promoted RHP Chad Sobotka to the club’s alternative training side after yesterday’s game. The club also named Sobotka as the 29th man for the current doubleheader.
– Atlanta Braves (@Braves) August 9, 2020
The Braves sacked Erlin from exemptions from the Pittsburgh Pirates earlier this week. Erlin made two appearances this season with the Pirates where he allowed five hits and two runs in 3 1/3 innings to go along with four strikeouts. He will add some length to the bullpen on Sunday.
Sobotka made his second appearance of the season in Saturday’s game allowing a hit and a walk in a scoreless inning. He will likely ride on the team’s taxi team around the rest of the road.
