Braves cut former Dodgers, Marlins reliever after one game

The Atlanta Braves made a notable roster move on Saturday morning. It involves a pitcher who threw three innings in yesterday's game but has already been designated for assignment after his first game with the Braves. The NL East club announced that right-hander Elieser Hernandez was DFA'd, while left-hander Connor Thomas was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett. Hernandez signed a minor league contract with the Braves last offseason. In 100 Major League appearances, including 49 starts, he owns a 5.05 ERA while averaging 8.4 strikeouts per nine innings. "With Carlos Carrasco now off to Hernandez’s old KBO club, it is possible the Braves might view Hernandez as a replacement to fill Carrasco’s role as a veteran who is frequently recalled (and then DFA’ed and outrighted) when Atlanta needs a fre