Braves Demote Jair Jurrjens to Triple-A Gwinnett

[gladdyontherise]

Atlanta Braves demote Jair Jurrjens to minors after loss - MLB News | FOX Sports on MSN

The Atlanta Braves have optioned struggling pitcher Jair Jurrjens to Triple-A Gwinnett after the 2011 All-Star lasted only three-plus innings in a loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Jurrjens, who led the Braves with 13 wins last season despite two trips to the disabled list, is 0-2 with a 9.37 ERA in four starts. He retired only seven of the 17 Dodgers he faced Monday night, including opposing pitcher Chris Capuano on a sacrifice bunt, and was charged with five runs on nine hits in a 7-2 loss.

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Wow, one of the best pitchers in the 1st half last season. Pretty suprising.

[jwgreen68]

Guess when you're organization is loaded with talented pitchers, it makes the decision an easy one.

[ucffans]

Something is fishy here. They were pushing so hard to try and trade him 5 months ago and now this.....

[jaybarkerfan]

I'm not surprised at all. I have seen all of his starts thus far. He doesn't even seem like he is a major league ballplayer. Major issue going on with him physically I bet.

[JesRey]

That's what happens when you face Juan Uribe and the Dodgers

[key2win]

Dumb move.