The Braves have outrighted outfielder Travis Demeritte to Triple-A and removed him from the 40-man roster, potentially clearing a spot for Jake Lamb, who has reportedly agreed to a deal with the club. The 40-man roster currently sits at 39 with Demeritte’s departure.
Atlanta claimed Demeritte off waivers earlier this month. He was expected to compete for a backup outfield job, but with the recent addition of Jason Kipnis and the reported signing of Lamb, his chances decreased significantly. With a minor league option remaining it seems likely Demeritte will serve in an outfield role in Gwinnett and potentially be called upon if needed during the season.