Braves claimed RHP Michael Grove off waivers from the Rays; optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett.

It’s easy to imagine the 29-year-old Grove going on waivers and getting claimed a few more times prior to the lockout in December. He should some promise as a reliever for the Dodgers before shoulder surgery, but the Rays didn’t see enough from him in seven innings since his return to believe keeping him was a priority. He’ll now likely finish out the year in the minors, as he won’t be postseason eligible for Atlanta.