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Braves release ex-Yankees prospect, N.J. native

Mike Ford is on the move. Again.

Rotoworld reports the Atlanta Braves released the first baseman on Wednesday. The move comes one week after Atlanta optioned Ford to Triple-A Gwinnett and placed him on the injured list with a strained neck.

The Braves claimed Ford off waivers in June from the Seattle Mariners. He played in five games for Atlanta, going 0-for-7.

Ford has been a road warrior this season. The 30-year-old signed a minor-league deal with the Mariners in March before being designated for assignment by Seattle in April.