David O’Brien reports (via Twitter) that the Braves promoted RHP Madison Younginer from Gwinnett. To Clear roster space for Younginer Brandon Snyder was designated for assignment.
Madison Younginer
Younginer was a seventh round draft pick of the Red Sox in 2007 and by the end of the 2010 season BA ranked him as their number 24 prospect. At that time he featured 92-94 mph fastballs and topped out at 96 backed by a slow curve and a change.
Like all young pitchers he had trouble with control and was eventually converted to a relief role.