Yup, you read that headline correctly, these corresponding moves both HELPED the Atlanta Braves bullpen. The Braves recalled right-handed pitcher Lucas Sims from Gwinnett and have DFA’d right-handed pitcher Luke Jackson.
This move comes right after Jackson’s horrible performance in Chicago. The 26-year-old was only able to get one out, while he gave up one hit, hit a batter and two runs. He appeared in the April 9th game against the Washington Nationals and was able to get three outs without damage, but did walk two hitter and intentionally walked another.
Jackson was DFA’d during the 2018 Spring Training, but no other team wanted him and went unclaimed.