The Braves expect rookie pitcher Alex Wood to return to the majors quickly after he was sent to Triple-A Gwinnett Saturday. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Wood was only optioned for the final two games of the first half because the Braves had injuries to their three starting outfielders and needed a replacement.
He's expected to spend the minimum amount of time in the minors, which means he could be back July 23. Wood has a 2.45 ERA in 16 games in the majors.