ATLANTA -- While the Braves were hoping Luiz Gohara would establish himself as a valuable big league reliever, his recent struggles combined with limited activity have led the team to determine it's best to allow him to spend the next couple of weeks starting at the Minor League level.
Gohara was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett before Sunday afternoon's game against the Padres. The 21-year-old left-hander will make his first start for the Stripers on Thursday night. He had made just three appearances since returning on June 3 from bereavement leave that lasted 10 days.