Braves News
The Braves selected the contract of reliever Carl Edwards Jr. Friday and designated Nate Jones for assignment. Edwards opted out of his deal with the club during Spring Training but later returned on a minor league contract.
MLB News
Twins outfielder Byron Buxton got off to a red hot start but a hip strain has him headed to the injured list.
Injured starter Justin Verlander is progressing in his return from Tommy John surgery and is throwing on flat ground from about 90 feet.