**Braves Reinforce Bullpen with Kimbrel and Dodd; Hernandez to IL, Blewett Traded to Orioles**

In a series of roster moves, the Atlanta Braves have bolstered their bullpen by adding relievers Craig Kimbrel and Dylan Dodd from Triple-A Gwinnett. This decision comes as the team navigates injuries and roster constraints.

To accommodate these additions, the Braves have placed reliever Daysbel Hernandez on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to June 5, due to right forearm inflammation. Additionally, they have traded reliever Scott Blewett to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for cash considerations.

Craig Kimbrel, a familiar face to Braves fans, returns to Atlanta's major league roster. Kimbrel, the franchise leader in saves and fifth all-time in MLB history, hasn't pitched for the Braves since 2014. He was traded before the 2015 season but has been signed as a minor league free agent during Spring Training. He has since appeared in 15 games with Gwinnett.

Dylan Dodd, now a reliever, is back with the Braves for the third time this season. Utilizing a new cutter, Dodd has found recent success in Gwinnett, making him a valuable addition to Atlanta’s bullpen.

Meanwhile, Scott Blewett's tenure with the Braves ends as he heads back to the Baltimore Orioles organization. Despite a solid performance overall, a recent rough outing where he gave up five runs—four of them in the ninth inning against Arizona—led to his designation for assignment.

Daysbel Hernandez's placement on the IL follows his early departure from a game due to what was initially reported as numbness in his pinky finger, now confirmed as forearm inflammation on his pitching arm.

These changes reflect the Braves' strategic maneuvers to strengthen their bullpen depth and manage player availability as the season progresses.