The Braves acquired catcher Anthony Recker on Monday from the Indians for cash considerations.
Recker, 32, was hitting .246/.395/.426 with two home runs and 10 RBIs in 19 games for Triple-A Columbus.
A right-handed batter, Recker is a .185 career hitter in parts of five Major League seasons with the A's, Cubs and Mets.
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ATLANTA -- As Carol Thomas enjoyed the opportunity to serve as the Braves' Honorary Bat Girl for Sunday afternoon's game against the D-backs at Turner Field, it did not take long to see why she is described as "the strongest person I know" by her daughter, Nikki.