Sucre and Kimbrel Sent to Myrtle Beach

The Rome Braves announce that catcher Jesus Sucre and pitcher Craig Kimbrel have been sent to Myrtle Beach of the Carolina League. The team receives catcher Matt Kennelly from Myrtle Beach. Rome also has activated pitcher Yeliar Castro from the disabled list.

Sucre was selected to the South Atlantic League All Star team and was hitting .325 with 18 RBI. Right hander Craig Kimbrel has 16 relief appearances with ten saves and a 0.90 ERA. He has struck out 38 while walking only six in 20 innings pitched.

Catcher Matt Kennelly was hitting .195 with the Pelicans with one home run and six RBI.