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Burkhalter

Burkhalter threw 23 pitches on Tuesday, so, despite just being called up by the Braves, he’s being sent back down to the minors. He has a 1.48 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and 29/9 K/BB ratio in 24 1/3 innings at Triple-A, so he should get another chance this month.

Burkhalter is one of the team’s additions with rosters expanding on Tuesday. The 25-year-old has a 1.48 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and 29/9 K/BB ratio in 24 1/3 innings at Triple-A.

The Braves confirmed a report from Auburn Daily on Thursday afternoon. “I hate it for him,” said Braves manager Brian Snitker. “He was doing so well.” The 22-year-old Burkhalter was a second-round pick last year and allowed two runs over his first 4 2/3 innings as a pro. The former Auburn closer was viewed as a possible quick-riser in the Braves’ system, but now he’ll have a long wait before throwing his next pitch in game action.