Braves News: Ian Hamilton selected, Phillies series ahead, and more
Atlanta Braves news and notes from Thursday.
MLB Atlanta Braves pitcher Ian Hamilton | Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images The Atlanta Braves’ day off began with another bullpen shuffle , and this time, right-hander Ian Hamilton got the call. In addition to his selection, the club optioned lefty Hayden Harris to Triple-A Gwinnett and designated righty Osvaldo Bido for assignment. The #Braves today selected RHP Ian Hamilton to the major league roster and designated RHP Osvaldo Bido for assignment.
The club also optioned LHP Hayden Harris to Triple-A Gwinnett following last night’s game. Additionally, RHP Spencer Strider tonight begins a rehabilitation… — Atlanta Braves (@Braves) April 16, 2026 30-year-old Hamilton joined the Braves in December of last year and has yet to make his Atlanta debut. He’s thrown just 6.
1 innings in Gwinnett this season, where he owns a 2. 84 ERA. He’s given up just one base on balls and whiffed nine.
Harris was called up earlier this week and did not get a shot at big league action. As for Bido, the move is a direct result of his lackluster outing against Miami. More Braves News: The Braves, who have yet to lose a series , are beginning a road trip full of NL East foes, and first, they take on the Philadelphia Phillies in a three-game set.