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ATL • Pitcher • #49
2 months ago
Nothing has changed in the prognosis for the 31-year-old southpaw — who will miss the reset of the season with inflammation in his pitching shoulder — this was done as a procedural move to free up a spot on the team’s 40-man roster for the addition of Brett Wisely on Thursday.
ATL • Pitcher • #49
3 months ago
No word yet on how much time Bummer figures to miss, but shoulder ailments typically lead to extended absences, which puts his season in jeopardy. The 31-year-old southpaw has posted a strong 3.81 ERA across 54 1/3 innings (42 appearances, two starts) during his second season in Atlanta.
ATL • Pitcher • #49
5 months ago
Bummer drew the start for the Braves on Saturday in a bullpen game and tossed two scoreless inning with five strikeouts before the Orioles got to him in the third. Tyler O’Neill took him deep for a solo homer, followed by a two-run shot by Jordan Westburg that would end the day for Bummer. Dylan Dodd came in to relieve him and gave up two runs over 2 2/3.
ATL • Pitcher • #49
7 months ago
Bummer missed this weekend’s series against the Rays and will now return to his regular role in the Braves bullpen. He has a 5.40 ERA through five appearances so far this season. RHP Michael Petersen was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett following yesterday’s game to clear room on the active roster.