The Atlanta Braves announced a roster move ahead of Friday’s series opener against the Philadelphia Phillies. The Braves have selected the contract of outfielder Eli White and optioned Forrest Wall back to Gwinnett. To make room on the 40-man roster, Atlanta transferred Ray Kerr to the 60-day injured list.
The #Braves today selected OF Eli White to the major league roster and optioned OF Forrest Wall to Triple-A Gwinnett. To make room on the 40-man roster, Atlanta transferred LHP Ray Kerr to the 60-day injured list. Additionally, INF Brian Anderson tonight begins a rehabilitation…
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) July 5, 2024
White appeared in six games for the Braves last season but spent most of the season at Gwinnett. He has put together a good season with the Stripers in 2024 hitting .294/.402/.462 with seven home runs and a 128 wRC+. White has appeared in 136 games over four seasons with Texas and Atlanta and has a .181/.259/.288 line with a 51 wRC+ in 406 plate appearances in his career.
Wall appeared in 13 games for the Braves and was 7-for-29 at the plate with a 64 wRC+. His best attribute is his speed, but he is just 3-for-6 in stolen base attempts. He would be better utilized in a bench role but injuries had forced him into the starting lineup.
Kerr will miss the remainder of the season and was reportedly slated for Tommy John surgery after injuring his elbow so his move to the 60-day injured list was just a formality. The Braves also announced that Brian Anderson will begin a rehab assignment Friday night. Anderson has been on the injured list since June 25 due to a lower body bacterial infection.
