Weekend News

The Braves announced a couple of early moves, granting free agency to Jorge Campillo, Buddy Carlyle, and Vladimir Nunez. They also outrighted Reid Gorecki but he remains in the organization. No surprises here.

Brian McCann underwent eye surgery again. I know everybody is hoping for a good set of eyes for McCann again, not just for baseball but in everyday life. It's not something to play around with.

AFL Updates:
Jason Heyward: 4-13, 3 2B, RBI, BB, K
Brandon Hicks: 3-13, 3 K
Freddie Freeman: 1-7, 2 BB, 3 K
Craig Kimbrel: 1 IP, 2 BB

Stephen Strasburg made his debut yesterday, pitching 3.1 scoreless innings. He allowed two hits and one walk and struck out two. Strasburg averaged 95 MPH with the fastball, topped at 98, and reached 97 six other times. The Braves will be seeing him next season.