LHP Andrew McKirahan (Tommy John surgery in March 2016) missed the entire 2016 season.

LHP Andrew McKirahan (Tommy John surgery in March 2016) was transferred from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day DL on Tuesday, clearing a spot on the Braves' 40-man roster for LHP Hunter Cervenka. McKirahan likely will miss the entire season.

LHP Andrew McKirahan (Tommy John surgery in March 2016) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to March 25. He likely will miss the entire season.

McKirahan came into Tuesday's game against the Orioles to pitch two scoreless innings where he was able to strike out three.

McKirahan has now made three appearances since coming off his 80-game PED suspension. Tuesday's outing was easily his best of the three since he previously gave up a total of three hits and only struck out two during that combined one inning of work. The 25-year-old was the lone bright spot during the 7-3 loss against the Orioles and may soon be working his way into a prominent role out of the bullpen for manager Fredi Gonzalez.

McKirahan was reinstated Monday after serving an 80-game PED suspension, Kevin McAlpin of 680 The Fan reports.

McKirahan will return to the Braves, as the team optioned Ryan Kelly to free up a roster spot. The left-hander has appeared in three games this season, allowing two earned runs on three hits in 4.1 innings. He'll provide bullpen depth after spending a stint at Triple-A Gwinnett prior to his activation.

McKirahan (suspension) will remain with the Braves organization and plans to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett, Kevin McAlpin of Braves Radio Net reports.

McKirahan was suspended 80 games back in April for using performance-enhancing drugs. Before the suspension he only made five appearances and there was a possibility that the organization would choose to deal the relief pitcher, although his impending assignment at Gwinnett suggests that he'll remain within the Brave's system as he works his way back into the 40-man roster.

McKirahan has been suspended 80 games for using performance-enhancing drugs, FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports.

McKirahan, a Rule 5 pick during the offseason, appeared in three games with the Braves prior to his suspension. Assuming MLB handles McKirahan's situation like it did David Rollins', another Rule 5 pick hit with an 80-game suspension, he will be removed from the 40-man roster but remain a part of the Braves until the suspension concludes. At that point, the Braves would either have to add him back to their roster, or offer him back to his original team, the Cubs.

McKirahan was claimed off waivers by the Braves on Wednesday, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.

McKirahan was in contention for a roster spot with the Marlins after being selected in the Rule 5 draft, but apparently didn't show enough to stick around as he was placed on waivers Monday. The 25-year-old has impressed in the lower levels of the minors, and will likely begin the year with Double-A Mississippi.

McKirahan has been waived by the Marlins, Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald reports.

McKirahan was a Rule 5 pick by the Marlins and was in contention for a roster spot, but will be placed on waivers. If he clears waivers, McKirahan will be offered back to the Cubs.