The Atlanta Braves have placed reliever Jason Motte on the 10-day disabled list due to a back strain. The team recalled right hander Jason Hursch to take Motte’s place on the active roster.
RHP Jason Motte has been placed on the 10-day DL due to a back strain; RHP Jason Hursh has been recalled from Triple-A @GwinnettBraves.
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) July 14, 2017
Motte has performed well out of the Braves bullpen having appeared in 31 games while posting a 3.76 ERA. He’s allowed 11 runs over 26 1⁄3 innings so far this season.