The Braves announced today that right-handed pitcher Jeremy Walker has been selected to join the major league club, with Wes Parsons being optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett following last night’s game.
Source: The Braves will add RHP Jeremy Walker (5th round, 2016) to their bullpen tonight. Walker has 71 K, 8 BB and a 2.84 ERA over 69.2 IP w/ Mississippi and Gwinnett this year. Wes Parsons was optioned after last night's game.
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Walker has been dominant at both Double-A Mississippi and Triple-A Gwinnett this season, and will now join an Atlanta bullpen that has seen its share of struggles of late.