ATLANTA -- The Atlanta Braves have acquired a familiar name to bolster their bullpen.
Shortly after an 8-2 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Braves announced a trade for Tampa Bay left-hander Jonny Venters in exchange for an international roster slot.
Venters, 33, came up with the Braves and was a key member of the bullpen in 2010-12, making the All-Star Game in 2011. But persistent elbow problems stifled his career; after pitching for Atlanta in 2012, he had not pitched in the big leagues until he was called up by the Rays this season.