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Braves option Chris Withrow, Matt Marksberry to Triple-A Gwinnett, per report

The Atlanta Braves have optioned relievers Chris Withrow and Matt Marksberry to Triple-A Gwinnett according to a report by MLB.com's Mark Bowman.

— Mark Bowman (@mlbbowman) March 14, 2016

Marksberry was also optioned. Krol and Alex Torres remain the top LH relief candidates. #Braves

— Mark Bowman (@mlbbowman) March 14, 2016

Withrow had pitched reasonably well this spring allowing one earned run over 2.1 innings. He had struggled a bit with his control and that will likely be the focus for him while he's with Gwinnett.