RHP Jason Hursh was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett. He has given up 13 hits and six runs in 10 2/3 innings for the Braves this season.

RHP Jason Hursh was brought up Wednesday from Triple-A Gwinnett to serve as the extra man for the second game of a doubleheader against the Phillies. In nine appearances with the big-league club this season, Hursh is 1-0 with a 5.06 ERA, giving up six earned runs in 10 2/3 innings.