The Atlanta Braves announced a pair of roster moves ahead of Monday’s series opener against the Los Angeles Angels. Reliever A.J. Minter was reinstated from the 15-day injured while infielder Nicky Lopez was added to the active roster. To make room on the active roster, Atlanta optioned AJ Smith-Shawver to Gwinnett and designated Charlie Culberson for assignment.
The #Braves today returned LHP A.J. Minter from his rehabilitation assignment and reinstated him from the 15-day injured list, after optioning RHP AJ Smith-Shawver to Triple-A Gwinnett following yesterday’s game.
Additionally, the club reported INF Nicky Lopez to Atlanta and…— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) July 31, 2023Minter was placed on the injured list coming out of the All-Star break with what was called left-shoulder inflammation.