This afternoon the Atlanta Braves announced several roster moves that indicate the starting rotation for the season is pretty well decided. Specifically they
- Optioned Tyrell Jenkins to Gwinnett Braves.
- Optioned Mauricio Cabrera to Mississippi Braves.
- Optioned Casey Kelly to Gwinnett Braves.
- Optioned Danny Burawa to Gwinnett Braves.
- Released RHP Chris Volstad.
- Released RHP Kyle Kendrick.
The first four were returned to the minors to allow the time to improve their skills, while Kendrick and Volstad were encouraged to find work elsewhere.