Jurickson Profar attempted to spark the Braves’ offense as he returned from an 80-game performance-enhancing drug suspension on Wednesday night against the Angels. “I didn't take anything on purpose,” Profar said in an opening statement during a pregame press conference.

The Atlanta Braves designated Alex Verdugo for assignment to make room for fellow outfielder Jurickson Profar in a series of roster moves on Wednesday, that also included placing right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach on the 15-day injured list with a fractured right elbow.

The Atlanta Braves have designated veteran outfielder Alex Verdugo for assignment, the team announced Wednesday. Verdugo's departure clears space for fellow outfielder Jurickson Profar, who returns from a PED suspension to face the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday (GameTracker).

A former Nebraska baseball pitcher will be shut down until September in the Major Leagues. Spencer Schwellenbach was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.

Braves Starting pitcher Spencer SchwellenbachThe Braves lost another starting pitcher to injury. Spencer Schwellenbach felt some discomfort in his right elbow after he pitched against the Phillies on Saturday,

Its Tuesday, July 1 and the Angels (41-42) are in Atlanta to open a series against the Braves (38-45). Tyler Anderson is slated to take the mound for Los Angeles against Didier Fuentes for Atlanta. The Braves step out of divisional play after last week's series against the Mets and the Phillies.