Swarzak placed on IL, Sobotka recalled
NEW YORK -- The Braves placed right-hander Anthony Swarzak on the injured list Sunday, retroactive to Saturday, with inflammation in his pitching shoulder. The team recalled Chad Sobotka from Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move.
Before Sunday’s game against the Mets, Braves manager Brian Snitker said that Swarzak indicated some discomfort when he came off the mound following an appearance Friday night. Snitker said the team hopes the 33-year-old reliever will be ready to go for the first series following the All-Star break.
“Just some inflammation in his shoulder. Nothing structural, nothing bad, hopefully [with] this time off, he’ll be good to go in San Diego after the break,” Snitker said.
In 17 1/3 innings since being acquired from the Mariners on May 20, Swarzak has allowed just one run (0.52 ERA).