The Braves purchased the contract of pitcher Alex Wood from Double-A Mississippi Thursday to take the vacant roster spot of Juan Francisco, who was designated for assignment.
The Braves plan to use Wood out of the bullpen, but CBSSports.com Baseball Insider Danny Knobler reports the team plans to introduce him to the rotation next season or soon after. Wood posted a 1.26 ERA in 57 innings in Double-A, and the Braves will use him to round out a bullpen that has been hit hard by injuries and overuse.