ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves lost another reliever Tuesday, placing left-hander Tyler Matzek on the 15-day disabled list with inflammation in his left elbow.
The Braves placed right-hander Pierce Johnson on the 15-day injured list Sunday with right elbow inflammation.
The move with Matzek came after he allowed three runs and recorded just two outs in Saturday night’s 11-2 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 33-year-old pitcher has a 9.90 ERA in 11 games this season, allowing 11 runs in 10 innings.
Matzek was a key reliever for Atlanta to the 2021 World Series. He had a 2.57 ERA in 69 games, but underwent Tommy John surgery on his left elbow in 2022 and missed the 2023 season.
Braves manager Brian Snitker said Matzek reported soreness in his elbow on Monday, a day the team did not see any activity. Snitker said swelling after Tommy John surgery is not unusual.
“I think the most important thing is to calm down before you bring him back,” Snitker said.
The Braves recalled left-hander Ray Kerr from Triple-A Gwinnett before Tuesday night’s game against the Boston Red Sox.
