Braves acquire Chirinos off waivers from Rays, option Canadian Soroka to triple-A

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have acquired right-handed pitcher Yonny Chirinos off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays and optioned right-hander Michael Soroka to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Atlanta additionally designated right-hander Seth Elledge for project. The NL East leaders introduced the strikes Sunday after their 4-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.

Chirinos, 29, had gone 4-4 with a 4.02 ERA for Tampa Bay in 15 appearances, together with 4 begins. He struck out 31 and walked 20 in 62 2/3 innings.

He owns a 19-14 file and three.64 ERA in 64 profession appearances, all with Tampa Bay. He has made 33 begins.

Soroka, who turns 26 on Aug. 4, is 2-1 with a 5.52 ERA in six appearances for Atlanta this season after accidents prevented him from pitching in any respect in 2021 or 2022. He allowed 4 runs over six innings Friday to choose up the win in a 6-4 triumph over the Brewers.