It was announced earlier today that the Atlanta Braves were placing catcher Kurt Suzuki on the bereavement list as he attended personal matters. With the Braves needing a back-up catcher until Suzuki returns (expected to re-join the team in Arizona) they called up Anthony Recker from AAA.
The #Braves have placed C Kurt Suzuki on the bereavement list and selected the contract of C Anthony Recker from Triple-A @GwinnettBraves.
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) July 21, 2017
As Recker was not on the 40-man roster, the Braves made room by choosing to release Eric O’Flaherty.