With Max Fried set to come up from Triple-A Gwinnett for tonight’s start against the St. Louis Cardinals, the Braves would need to knock someone off their 25-man roster. It appears that they have made their decision and tabbed backup outfielder Peter Bourjos as the jettisoned party.
The #Braves today recalled LHP Max Fried from Triple-A Gwinnett and designated OF Peter Bourjos for assignment. Fried will start tonight’s game at St. Louis.
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) June 30, 2018
This is yet another chapter in the strange saga of Peter Bourjos, Atlanta Brave.