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Braves recall LHP Ray Kerr, designate LHP Danny Young for assignment

The Atlanta Braves have recalled left-handed reliever Ray Kerr and designated Danny Young for assignment before their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks

AUGUST 16 • Associated Press

Back in big leagues Atlanta selected Kerr's contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday.

Impact In a corresponding move, Danny Young was designated for assignment to open up room in the big-league bullpen for another lefty in Kerr, who last appeared in the majors with Atlanta in 2024. In that season, Kerr submitted a 5.64 ERA and 1.61 WHIP across 22.1 innings before undergoing Tommy John surgery that June. Kerr didn't pitch at all in 2025 and got off to a delayed start to 2026 while completing his recovery process, but he's looked good since returning to game action in the minors in mid-July. Over nine appearances across stops with four different affiliates, Kerr has posted a 16:5 K:BB while holding opposing hitters to a .171 average over 11.1 innings.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Back to full health Kerr (elbow) allowed one earned run on three hits and no walks while striking out four batters over three innings in two appearances for Double-A Columbus since being assigned to t...

Impact Kerr missed the entire 2025 season while recovering from the Tommy John surgery he underwent the previous summer, then opened the season on Gwinnett's injured list after experiencing a setback following his lone relief appearance in the Grapefruit League. The 31-year-old southpaw was cleared to begin a rehab assignment June 14 and made four appearances in the lower levels of the minors before being activated from the IL. After the pair of outings at Double-A, Kerr was promoted to Triple-A on Tuesday.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Opening season on Gwinnett's IL Triple-A Gwinnett placed Kerr (elbow) on its 60-day injured list March 18.

Impact After undergoing Tommy John surgery in the summer of 2024, Kerr appeared to be back to full strength for spring training, as he made a one-inning Grapefruit League appearance Feb. 24. He didn't pitch in any games after that, however, with Lindsay Crosby of BravesToday.com relaying that Kerr will require additional rehab from elbow surgery before returning to action at Gwinnett.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Joining Atlanta for camp Atlanta assigned Kerr (elbow) to its big-league camp Monday.

Impact Kerr was already under contract with the organization on a minor-league deal, but his assignment to big-league camp seemingly indicates that he's back to full health after undergoing Tommy John surgery in the summer of 2024. The 31-year-old lefty previously made 39 relief appearances between stops with San Diego and Atlanta from 2022 through 2024, recording a 5.30 ERA and 1.42 WHIP in 54.1 innings. He'll likely open the 2026 campaign at Triple-A Gwinnett.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Atlanta on minors deal Atlanta re-signed Kerr (elbow) to a minor-league contract Tuesday.

Impact Kerr was non-tendered by Atlanta last week but is back in the organization as he continues his recovery from Tommy John surgery. The left-hander is expected to miss most, if not all, of the 2025 season.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No contract from Atlanta Atlanta non-tendered Kerr on Friday.

Impact Kerr appeared in 10 games (including two starts) for Atlanta in 2024 and posted a 5.64 ERA and 1.61 WHIP over 22.1 innings out of the bullpen. However, he suffered a UCL injury in his left elbow in mid-June which required the 30-year-old southpaw to undergo Tommy John surgery. Kerr will be out for most, if not all, of the 2025 campaign, and while he's now a free agent, he could opt to return to Atlanta to continue his rehab program.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Moved to 60-day IL Atlanta transferred Kerr (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Friday.

Impact The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Eli White. Kerr is out for the 2024 and perhaps all of 2025 after having Tommy John surgery last month.

JULY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Moved to 60-day IL Atlanta transferred Kerr (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Friday.

Impact The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of outfielder Eli White. Kerr is out for 2024 and perhaps all of 2025 after having Tommy John surgery last month.

JULY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Headed for Tommy John surgery Manager Brian Snitker announced Monday that Kerr will require Tommy John surgery, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Kerr was moved to the 15-day injured list earlier in the day due to UCL damage, and it was confirmed shortly after that he'll undergo surgery to repair the ligament. With this news, Kerr's 2024 campaign will officially come to an end after posting a 5.64 ERA and 1.61 WHIP with a 27:7 K:BB across 22.1 innings. He'll likely also miss a good chunk of the 2025 season depending on how he fares during his rehab. "I just feel bad because he was getting a good opportunity here and impressed a lot of people," said Snitker. "He'll be back stronger than ever."

JUNE 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in bullpen Wednesday Kerr tossed 2.1 innings in relief in Wednesday's 9-0 loss to the Red Sox, giving up two earned runs on four hits and one walk while striking out two.

Impact Kerr had started in both of his last two appearances, but he shifted back to the bullpen this week while Atlanta opted to scale back to a five-man rotation following Monday's off day. With starter Spencer Schwellenbach getting chased from the game midway through the fifth inning while Atlanta faced a 5-0 deficit, Kerr immediately allowed a run-scoring double and then walked a batter before inducing an inning-ending flyout to leave the bases load. The run he let in was tacked on to Schwellenbach's final line, but Kerr was charged with two runs of his own when he served up a 361-foot home run to Rafael Devers in the bottom of the seventh with a runner on base. Assuming Atlanta isn't yet ready to pull the plug on Schwellenbach as its No. 5 starter, Kerr looks set to remain in the bullpen as a lower-leverage, multi-inning option.

JUNE 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Surrenders three runs in loss Kerry (1-2) took the loss against the Nationals on Thursday, allowing three runs on five hits and two walks over 3.2 innings. He struck out seven.

Impact Kerr struck out three of the first four batters he faced on the night but began to unravel for the 29 year old in the top of the third after he hit Jacob Young with a pitch in the second at-bat. The lefty would end up surrendering three runs in the frame on two hits and a walk, while also beaning another batter. Kerr has now allowed at least three runs in each of his first two starts, taking the loss on each occasion. He also hasn't gone more than four innings in any of his outings with Atlanta.

MAY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Thursday Kerr will start Thursday's game against the Nationals, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Impact Reynaldo Lopez was originally scheduled to start Thursday's series finale, but Atlanta will instead give Kerr another shot after he allowed five earned runs in four innings during his first MLB start last Friday in Pittsburgh. The 29-year-old southpaw owns a 5.40 ERA and 1.27 WHIP through 13.1 innings this season and has never pitched more than four innings in a game throughout his career.

MAY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to Triple-A Kerr was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett after Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader against the Padres.

Impact Kerr had a shaky performance his last time out Sunday against the Padres, surrendering two runs on four hits while striking out four over 3.1 innings of work. He'll return to Triple-A following Monday's move, where he's posted a 4.50 ERA and 1.29 WHIP with 22 strikeouts over 14 frames.

MAY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ray Kerr went from cleaning floors to pitching in majors, now aims high with Braves The left-hander has a shot at a bullpen job after rejuvenating his career: "I'm still able to play this game. That's all I'm thankful for."

FEBRUARY 29, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Summoned from El Paso The Padres recalled Kerr from Triple-A El Paso on Wednesday.

Impact Kerr will join the big-league bullpen as a replacement for right-hander Steven Wilson, who was placed on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with left hip inflammation. The 28-year-old southpaw has previously made 13 relief appearances for the Padres this season, compiling a 6.28 ERA and 1.53 WHIP over 14.1 innings.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to El Paso San Diego optioned Kerr to Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday.

Impact Michael Wacha (shoulder) has been activated from the injured list in a corresponding roster move and will start for the Padres on Tuesday night against the Orioles. Kerr, 28, carries a 6.28 ERA in 14.1 innings this season at the major-league level.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets call to majors The Padres recalled Kerr from Triple-A El Paso on Wednesday.

Impact Kerr will give the Padres another left-handed option out of the bullpen after the Padres moved southpaw reliever Tim Hill (finger) to the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move. The 28-year-old Kerr has previously made eight appearances for San Diego this season, giving up five earned runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out seven over eight innings.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to minors San Diego optioned Kerr to Triple-A El Paso on Saturday.

Impact The move comes a day after Kerr was charged with a blown save as a result of serving up a 10th-inning, game-tying, two-run shot to Matt McLain that led to another Padres defeat. Kerr has struggled to keep the ball in the park while with the big club this season, serving up three homers in eight innings. San Diego made a number of other bullpen moves Saturday, placing Drew Carlton (elbow) on the injured list, activating lefty Tom Cosgrove from the 15-day IL and recalling righty Pedro Avila from Triple-A El Paso.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blows save in 10th inning Kerr blew the save Friday against the Reds, allowing one earned run on one hit over one inning. He didn't record a walk or strikeout.

Impact Kerr was a spotted a two-run lead in the 10th inning, but he allowed a game-tying, two-run shot to Matt McLain, marking the first blown save of his career. The left-hander has made eight appearances across three different stints at the big leagues this year, but he's allowed three home runs across eight innings and sports an ugly 5.63 ERA.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Officially recalled San Diego recalled Kerr from Triple-A El Paso on Wednesday.

Impact Reiss Knehr (elbow) has been placed on the injured list in a corresponding move following his emergency spot start Tuesday in Pittsburgh. Kerr will work out of the Padres' bullpen as a lefty specialist.

JUNE 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Promotion imminent Kerr will be promoted from Triple-A El Paso on Wednesday, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact With Reiss Knehr (elbow) landing on the injured list after filling in for Yu Darvish (illness) on Tuesday, Kerr will be called upon to provide much-needed depth to the Padres' bullpen. Kerr holds a 6.00 ERA and 1.17 WHIP through six innings in the majors this season.

JUNE 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in minors The Padres optioned Kerr to Triple-A El Paso on Saturday.

Impact Kerr made four appearances out of the bullpen after being called up June 16, allowing four earned runs through 4.2 innings of work. After a subpar MLB stint, he'll return to Triple-A to make room for Matt Waldron on the active roster, who will get a spot start Satruday against the Nationals.

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from El Paso San Diego recalled Kerr from Triple-A El Paso on Friday.

Impact Kerr tossed 1.1 scoreless innings across two major-league appearances earlier this year. He'll probably work in middle relief for the Padres as they shake up their bullpen a bit.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A San Diego optioned Kerr to Triple-A El Paso on Monday.

Impact Kerr is sent down to make room for Domingo Tapia after Tapia was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding transaction. Kerr appeared in two games with the Padres while throwing 1.1 scoreless innings, and he should be back with San Diego as an up-and-down option in the coming weeks.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Braves recall LHP Ray Kerr, designate LHP Danny Young for assignment