Atlanta Braves Promote 3 Players Before Cubs Game
The Atlanta Braves have promoted three minor league players—Adam Zebrowski, Davis Polo, and Drue Hackenberg—to their Triple-A affiliate, the Gwinnett Stripers. This move comes as the team maintains a lead in the National League East.
Why it matters
Roster management and player development are critical for maintaining competitive standing in Major League Baseball.
The Atlanta Braves are in the middle of a three-game series against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.
The Braves lost the first game of the series 8-3 on Monday night. Game 2 is scheduled to begin at 7:40 p.m. EDT on Tuesday.
Ahead of Tuesday's game, the Braves quietly announced the promotion of three players.
Atlanta Braves Promote 3 Players During Cubs Series
The Braves promoted three players from Double-A to Triple-A on Tuesday.
From MiLB.com:
C Adam Zebrowski assigned to Gwinnett Stripers from Columbus Clingstones.
RHP Davis Polo assigned to Gwinnett Stripers from Columbus Clingstones.
RHP Drue Hackenberg assigned to Gwinnett Stripers from Columbus Clingstones.
The Braves selected Zebrowski, 25, in the 13th round of the 2021 MLB Draft out of St. John Fisher University in Rochester, New York.
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