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Braves place Julio Teheran on DL with thumb contusion

The Atlanta Braves placed Julio Teheran on the 10-day disabled list Monday due to a right thumb contusion. Teheran lasted just four innings in Monday’s start and exited after jamming his thumb during a swing. The Braves have selected the contract of RHP Luke Jackson to take Teheran’s place on the active roster.

The #Braves today placed RHP Julio Teheran on the 10-day disabled list with a right thumb contusion and selected the contract of RHP Luke Jackson from Triple-A Gwinnett.

— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) June 5, 2018

A DL stint might be well timed as Teheran was struggling on the mound with decreased velocity in Monday’s start.