Collmenter gets the boot after rough 7-run outing
The Atlanta Braves designated right-hander Josh Collmenter for assignment after he surrendered three homers and seven runs in the 10th inning of a loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The 31-year-old Collmenter made 11 appearances for the Braves, going 0-2 with a 9.00 ERA in 17 innings. Righthander Matt Wisler was called up from Triple-A Gwinnett before Thursday’s series finale against the Pirates.
In what was likely Collmenter’s final appearance with the Braves, he came on in extra innings with the game tied at 5. He surrendered consecutive homers to David Freese, Jose Osuna and Jordy Mercer in a 12-5 loss.
Wisler struggled in his previous stint with the Braves this season. He had a 12.60 ERA in four relief appearances.
Weather scratches deGrom: Jacob deGrom was scratched by the New York Mets from his scheduled start against the San Diego Padres on Thursday night because of discouraging weather reports.
Rafael Montero was to start in deGrom’s place, and deGrom was rescheduled for Friday’s series opener at Pittsburgh, pushing the rest of the rotation back a day.
Mets manager Terry Collins said he spoke with deGrom in the afternoon, and they agreed not to risk a weathershortened outing for the right-hander. Forecasts are calling for thunderstorms beginning around 9 p.m., about two hours after the scheduled start.
Collins said there is no physical issue with deGrom.
Baker to miss weekend games: Dusty Baker will miss the Washington Nationals’ weekend series against the San Diego Padres to attend his son Darren’s graduation.
Baker said he will rejoin Washington when it begins a three-game series in San Francisco on Monday, near Baker’s offseason home. Bench coach Chris Speier will assume managerial duties against the Padres.
Baker’s son Darren is graduating from Jesuit High School in Carmichael, California. He’s committed to play college baseball at Cal.
As a 3-year-old bat boy, Darren was rescued from a potential home plate collision by J.T. Snow in Game 5 of the 2002 World Series between Baker’s Giants and the Angels.