Joey Devine recalled from Mississippi, Jim Brower optioned to Richmond
It’s going to take some Devine intervention to save the Braves bullpen this season, Joey Devine that is… I couldn’t resist. 
With only 2 months in the minors under his belt, the Braves promoted their 21-year old 2005 first round draft pick from Double-A Mississippi on Saturday. He compiled a 1-1 record with a 2.70 ERA in 18 games at the AA level. He struck out batters at an impressive clip – 28 in 20 innings. Devine is the first Braves player to make it to the big leagues the same year he was drafted since 3rd baseman Bob Horner in 1978. The all-time saves leader at North Carolina State university was greeted rudely by Xavier Nady who hit a grand slam off him in the 13th inning of Saturday’s game. But he showed flashes of brilliance during his debut and the Braves likely still fancy him as their closer before the end of the season. Reliever Jim Brower, who has been ineffective of late for the Braves, accepted a demotion to Triple-A Richmond and will be recalled on September 1st when rosters expand. He was 1-2 with a 3.57 ERA in 28 appearances with the Braves this season.
