Braves placed RHP Anthony Varvaro on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 26, with a right pectoral strain.

Varvaro had an ugly 9.45 ERA and 6/4 K/BB ratio over 6 2/3 innings this spring prior to the injury. He'll begin the season with Triple-A Gwinnett once he's back to full health.

Anthony Varvaro left Friday's game against the Mets with a right pectoral strain.

Varvaro failed to retire a batter Friday, allowing three consecutive singles and a walk before leaving the game. No word yet on the severity, but between the injury and his ugly 9.45 ERA this spring, he's unlikely to make Atlanta's bullpen.

Anthony Varvaro failed to retire any of the four Mets he faced before coming out of Friday's game.

Especially with Arodys Vizcaino out, Varvaro was in great position to claim an opening in the Atlanta pen, but he's thrown it away with a 9.45 ERA this spring. Jairo Asencio and Gory Gearrin look like the favorites to occupy the two vacancies now.

Braves recalled RHP Anthony Varvaro from Triple-A Gwinnett.

Varvaro has pitched well at the minor league level this season and has a 3.00 ERA and 16/6 K/BB ratio over nine innings with the Braves. He should pitch in middle relief.

Braves optioned RHP Anthony Varvaro to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Varvaro impressed with 16 strikeouts over his nine innings, but he also walked six while surrendering seven hits. He'll return to a 2.66 ERA and 59/30 K/BB ratio over 50 2/3 innings at Triple-A.

Braves recalled RHP Anthony Varvaro from Triple-A Gwinnett.

Varvaro, who was claimed off waivers from the Mariners in January, had a 2.66 ERA and 59/30 K/BB ratio over 50 2/3 innings at the Triple-A level this season. The Braves have played extra-inning games each of the past two nights, so they could really use the fresh arm.

Braves optioned RHPs Anthony Varvaro, Cory Gearrin and Stephen Marek to Triple-A Gwinnett.

None were expected to make the Braves' roster going into spring training. In addition to the names mentioned above, left-hander Yohan Flande, catcher Wilkin Castillo, infielder Shawn Bowman and outfielders Brent Clevlen and Jose Constanza were reassigned to minor league camp.

Braves claimed RHP Anthony Varvaro off waivers from the Mariners.

Varvaro was designated for assignment by the Mariners earlier this month in order to clear a 40-man roster spot for catcher Miguel Olivo. The 26-year-old righty had a 4.02 ERA and 72 strikeouts in 65 innings between Double-A and Triple-A last season and could see some big league action in Atlanta this year. He has averaged a 9.5 K/9 over five minor league seasons.

Mariners designated RHP Anthony Varvaro for assignment.

Varvaro was cleared to make room for the newly-signed Miguel Olivo on the 40-man roster. The 26-year-old right-hander posted a 4.02 ERA and 72/35 K/BB ratio over 65 innings between Double-A and Triple-A last season and even had a brief cup of coffee with the big club in September. Varvaro still needs to improve his command, but has averaged 9.5 K/9 over five seasons in the minors. He could draw some interest.

Mariners recalled RHP Anthony Varvaro from Triple-A Tacoma.

Varvaro, 25, posted a 4.02 ERA and 1.32 WHIP in 50 appearances between Double-A West Tennessee and Triple-A Tacoma this season. Though 4.8 BB/9 is still far too many, it's actually an improvement from his walk rate of 7.3 BB/9 from last season. This is just a cup of coffee for now, but he's making decent progress.