Hunter Stratton Recalled, Anthony Molina Selected for Atlanta Braves

TL;DR

The Atlanta Braves have recalled Hunter Stratton and selected Anthony Molina to replace Joel Payamps and José Suarez, who were DFA'd after poor performances. This move aims to strengthen the Braves' bullpen ahead of the season's final stretch.

Key points

Atlanta Braves recalled Hunter Stratton
Anthony Molina selected to join the Braves
Joel Payamps and José Suarez DFA'd after poor performances
Stratton had a 2.20 ERA last season
Molina struggled with a 6.96 ERA with the Rockies

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DETROIT, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 20, 2025: Hunter Stratton #65 of the Atlanta Braves prepares to pitch during the sixth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on September 20, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by George Kubas/Diamond Images via Getty Images) | Diamond Images/Getty Images The Atlanta Braves lost the series finale yesterday against the Tigers, and although the offense was to blame for only scoring two runs, Joel Payamps was partly to blame as well as he came in and blew a one run lead in the eighth inning, and then to add insult to injury José Suarez came in the game and also gave up two runs. The Braves’ bullpen has been one of the best in MLB in terms of ERA, but the writing was on the wall for both Payamps and Saurez who were the two odd men out that have struggled more than anyone else. After Payamps’ blown save yesterday, his ERA rose to 8.22 on the season. Suarez is not too far behind him with is ERA raising to 6.61. It now becomes clear that yesterday was their last chance to prove that they earned another chance to stay on the roster after today the Braves announced that they will both be DFA’d and replaced with Hunter Stratton and Anthony Molina. We have not seen yet this season for the Braves. He pitched 94.1 innings for the over the past two seasons and struggled to a 6.96 ERA, but if we know anything about the Braves’ front office, they love to take struggling relievers from the Rockies and turn their careers around. Molina has pitched 14.0 innings in at Gwinnett this year of 4.50 ERA ball but has had the best WHIP of any minors season of his career of 1.357. He also pitched 2.0 innings for Venezuela in the WBC. was very good in his limited 16.1 innings so far at the MLB level for the Braves last season with a 2.20 ERA and 1.102 WHIP. It was honestly a bit puzzling when he was not part of the plan for the season to begin with. With this move, the Braves have undoubtably improved their bullpen.

Q&A

Why were Joel Payamps and José Suarez DFA'd by the Atlanta Braves?

Joel Payamps and José Suarez were DFA'd due to their poor performances, with Payamps having an ERA of 8.22 and Suarez at 6.61.

What are Hunter Stratton's stats from last season with the Braves?

Hunter Stratton had a strong showing last season, posting a 2.20 ERA and a 1.102 WHIP in 16.1 innings pitched.

What is Anthony Molina's performance history before joining the Braves?

Anthony Molina struggled with a 6.96 ERA over 94.1 innings with the Rockies but has shown improvement with a 4.50 ERA in 14.0 innings at Gwinnett this season.