NEW YORK -- The Braves added Jason Motte to their bullpen mix Thursday, selecting the veteran right-hander from Triple-A Gwinnett and making room on the roster by optioning catcher Anthony Recker to Gwinnett.
The 34-year-old Motte is a familiar face, with 398 career appearances for the Cardinals, Cubs and Rockies, but he looks a bit different without his trademark beard. Motte, released by the Rockies at the end of Spring Training, had to shave because the Braves don't allow their Minor Leaguers to have facial hair.
Motte signed a Minor League contract with the Braves on April 11 and made five scoreless appearances at Gwinnett.