Braves Select Elieser Hernández
The Atlanta Braves have restructured their roster by selecting Elieser Hernández and demoting Owen Murphy.
📍 The outcome
The Atlanta Braves selected Elieser Hernández as the trade deadline approached. To make room on the roster, the team demoted former first-round pick Owen Murphy.
Epilogue added 65d ago, after coverage quieted.
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The Atlanta Braves have selected Elieser Hernández for their roster while optioning Owen Murphy. This move follows Murphy's first MLB start, which resulted in a narrow loss to the Texas Rangers.
Coverage from ESPN, Yahoo Sports, Battery Power, and MLB Trade Rumors emphasizes the timing of these roster changes as the trade deadline approaches. Reports note that Murphy is a former first-round pick.
Future developments involve the Braves' upcoming series against the Padres and potential activity surrounding the looming trade deadline.
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Braves Select Elieser Hernández MLB Trade Rumors · 68d ago broke it first
Questions people are asking
Who was demoted to make room for Elieser Hernández?
Owen Murphy, a former first-round pick, was optioned/demoted.
What was the outcome of Owen Murphy's first MLB start?
The Braves suffered a narrow loss to the Rangers.
When did these roster changes occur?
The announcements were made on July 19, 2026, before a series against the Padres.
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