Braves optioned LHP Ryan Buchter to Triple-A Gwinnett. Buchter threw a scoreless inning during his lone appearance with the big club. He's clearing room for the arrival of Wednesday's starter, Alex Wood.

Braves recalled LHP Ryan Buchter from Triple-A Gwinnett. Buchter earned the promoted by posting a 3.79 ERA and 35/21 K/BB ratio over 35 2/3 relief innings at Triple-A. The 27-year-old has a big arm but also major control issues. He won't be used in high-leverage situations.

Braves optioned LHP Ryan Buchter to Triple-A Gwinnett. Buchter was only on the Braves' active roster for a handful of days and did not appear in a game. The lefty should get a legitimate shot later this summer.

Braves recalled LHP Ryan Buchter from Triple-A Gwinnett. Buchter was optioned to the minors earlier this week, but plans changed after Cory Gearrin's elbow injury. The 27-year-old southpaw had a 2.76 ERA and 103 strikeouts over 62 innings in Triple-A last year, but he also walked 51 batters. He has never pitched in a major league game.

Braves optioned LHP Ryan Buchter to Triple-A Gwinnett. Buchter pitched his way out of the Opening Day bullpen mix this spring by allowing five earned runs in 8 2/3 innings of Grapefruit League play. The 27-year-old left-hander has never pitched in a major league game.

Braves purchased the contract of LHP Ryan Buchter from Triple-A Gwinnett. He needed to be added to the 40-man roster in order to avoid the Rule 5 Draft. Buchter posted a 2.76 ERA while striking out 103 over 62 relief innings at Gwinnett this season, though control (51 walks) remains a major issue.