ATLANTA (AP) -- The Atlanta Braves have optioned rookie right-hander Aaron Blair to Triple-A Gwinnett and recalled left-hander Matt Marksberry.
Blair allowed eight runs in 4 1/3 innings in Friday night's 8-6 loss to the New York Mets. Blair's ERA climbed to 7.99 as he allowed at least six runs for the third time in five June starts.
Marksberry was 2-2 with a 2.38 ERA in 22 games, all in relief, for Double-A Mississippi and Gwinnett this season. He allowed one run while recording two outs in his only appearance with Atlanta this season.