MLB.com Braves beat writer Mark Bowman reports Atlanta is expected to demote pitcher Alex Wood to Triple-A Gwinnett to work as a starter.

Wood, who went 2-5 with a 3.00 ERA and 1.18 WHIP in seven starts before being moved to the bullpen, is 3-1 with a 4.70 ERA and 1.63 WHIP in 11 relief appearances.