Braves recalled RHP Cory Gearrin from Triple-A Gwinnett.

Gearrin posted an awful 7.85 ERA over 18 appearances for the Braves last year and has only had two uber-brief stints with the club this season. He's been dynamite at the Triple-A level over the past three seasons, however, and Atlanta will hope that success translates this time. He'll operate out of middle relief.

Braves optioned RHP Cory Gearrin to Triple-A Gwinnett.

He was sent down to make room for Anthony Varvaro on the active roster. Gearrin was just called up from the minors over the weekend and allowed one run in 2 2/3 innings over two relief appearances.

Braves optioned RHP Cody Gearrin to Triple-A Gwinnett.

The move clears a spot on the Braves' 25-man roster for Tim Hudson, who will make his 2012 regular-season debut on Sunday. Gearrin had been operating in mid-relief.

Braves recalled RHP Cody Gearrin from Triple-A Gwinnett.

He'll take the roster spot of Jair Jurrjens, who was demoted following Monday's start against the Dodgers. Gearrin hadn't allowed an earned run over 12 1/3 innings at the Triple-A level this season while posting a solid 15/2 K/BB ratio. He'll pitch in middle relief for now, though Tim Hudson (back) could replace him on the roster when he comes from the DL.

Braves optioned RHP Cody Gearrin to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Gearrin had a 3.38 ERA and 12/7 K/BB ratio over 10 2/3 innings this spring. The 25-year-old right-hander figures to find his way into the Braves' bullpen at some point this season.

Cory Gearrin pitched two scoreless innings and struck out three Thursday against the Marlins.

Gearrin is looking like a pretty good bet to make the Braves in light of Arodys Vizcaino's injury. The sidearmer has allowed just an unearned run in 8 1/3 innings this spring.

Braves optioned RHP Cory Gearrin to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Hardly a surprise, as Gearrin will return to the minors the owner of a 7.58 ERA and 1.58 in 18.1 innings pitched. He has struck out a robust 25 hitters, but also issued 12 free passes. Cristhian Martinez will take his place in the Braves bullpen.

Braves recalled RHP Cory Gearrin from Triple-A Gwinnett.

Gearrin has registered a quality 3.60 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 19 strikeouts in 15 innings this season for the Braves. He will return to his role as a middle reliever.

Braves optioned RHP Cory Gearrin to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Gearrin has been up-and-down with the big club this season but has pitched well in his time with the Braves, holding a 3.60 ERA and 1.07 WHIP while striking out 19 over 15 innings. He should be back up at some point.

Braves recalled RHP Cory Gearrin from Triple-A Gwinnett.

Gearrin pitched really well in his first go-round with the big club, posting a 3.18 ERA and 13/5 K/BB ratio over 11 1/3 innings. He'll help out in middle relief.

Braves purchased the contract of RHP Cory Gearrin from Triple-A Gwinnett.

The Braves required 17 1/3 innings from their bullpen during their four-game series with the Dodgers, so Gearrin will provide an extra arm this weekend against the Giants. In 10 1/3 innings for Gwinnett this season, he has posted a 2.61 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and eight strikeouts. His stay in the big leagues will likely be short.