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The Atlanta Braves have signed LHP Daniel Rodriguez from the Mexican League. Rodriguez is in Atlanta to get a physical, and then throw a bullpen session, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's David O'Brien.
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Once Rodriguez gets a visa, he is going to be sent to pitch for Triple-A Gwinnett.
— David O'Brien (@ajcbraves) August 17, 2012
#Braves have signed LHP Daniel Rodriguez from Mexican League. He was here to get physical, throw pen. After gets visa will pitch in GWI
Earlier in the day, the Braves optioned Cory Gearrin to triple-A in order to make room for pitcher Tommy Hanson, who is making his return to Atlanta's rotation on Friday night.
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