SB Nation Atlanta - Tommy Hanson Injury: Braves Pitcher To Disabled List With Lower Back Strainhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/46601/atlanta-fave.png2012-08-17T15:23:34-04:00http://atlanta.sbnation.com/rss/stream/30023732012-08-17T15:23:34-04:002012-08-17T15:23:34-04:00Tommy Hanson Injury: Braves Pitcher Activated From Disabled List
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<p>After a brief rehab stint at Triple-A Gwinnett, <span>Tommy Hanson</span> has been <a href="https://twitter.com/Braves/status/236537027955421184">activated</a> from the Braves disabled list, which sends <span>Cory Gearrin</span> back to the Gwinnett in the switch.</p>
<p>However, Gearrin is expected to return to the big league roster when it expands on Sept. 1. It was speculated that the Braves might go with a six-man rotation once Hanson was called up, but they will likely wait until the month is over to bring Gearrin back.</p>
<p>Hanson will take the mound for the Braves on Friday against the <a href="https://www.truebluela.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Dodgers</a>, looking to help lead Atlanta to its fourth consecutive victory. In his minor league outing, allowed two hits and 2 walks with three strikeouts in four scoreless innings. He's 12-5 with a 4.29 ERA for Atlanta this season.</p>
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https://atlanta.sbnation.com/2012/8/17/3250108/tommy-hanson-activated-disabled-listBrandon Scott2012-08-12T18:22:20-04:002012-08-12T18:22:20-04:00Tommy Hanson Injury: Braves Righty Makes Rehab Start At Gwinnett
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<p>Braves right hander <span>Tommy Hanson</span> looks like he will be headed back to the Braves rotation soon after pitching four innings in a rehab start at Triple-A Gwinnett.</p>
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<p><a href="https://twitter.com/search/?q=%23Braves"><s>#</s><b>Braves</b></a> Tommy Hanson has allowed 2 hits and 2 walks w/ 3 strikeouts in 4 scoreless innings of today's Triple-A rehab start</p>
— David O'Brien (@ajcbraves) <a data-datetime="2012-08-12T22:10:43+00:00" href="https://twitter.com/ajcbraves/status/234773939518337025">August 12, 2012</a>
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<p>No word on what the Braves might do once Hanson is ready to come back off the disabled list. There is a chance that Atlanta could go with a six-man starting rotation in the early going but <span>Kris Medlen</span> <a href="http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-braves-blog/2012/08/11/hanson-set-for-rehab-start-sunday-at-gwinnett/?cxntfid=blogs_atlanta_braves_blog">could be the odd man out again</a> if they decide to stick with five.</p>
<p>By pitching Sunday, Hanson likely won't be activated before Friday although he is eligible to come off the disabled list on Wednesday.</p>
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https://atlanta.sbnation.com/2012/8/12/3238333/tommy-hanson-injury-rehab-startKris Willis2012-07-31T17:13:31-04:002012-07-31T17:13:31-04:00Tommy Hanson Injury: Braves Pitcher To Disabled List With Lower Back Strain
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<p>Tommy Hanson will miss 2-3 weeks.</p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.talkingchop.com/">Atlanta Braves</a> have placed right-handed pitcher <span>Tommy Hanson</span> on the 15-day disabled list with a lower back strain. Hanson had struggled since the All-Star Break and saw a substantial dip in velocity on his fastball, so the move should allow him to get healthy and rest his arm. He is expected to return in about two weeks once the stint is up.</p>
<p>Right-handed relief pitcher <span>Cory Gearrin</span> has been called up from Triple-A Gwinnett. Gearrin is a very effective pitcher against righties with his sidearm delivery, although he has issues against left-handed batters.</p>
<p>As for <span>Paul Maholm</span>, manager Fredi Gonzalez elected to not say who would be replaced when he is added to the roster later in the week. It would seem likely that <span>Jair Jurrjens</span> would be the one sent down to the minors, but that is simply speculation at this point.</p>
<p>Maholm is expected to start on Saturday. <span>Kris Medlen</span> will make the start on Sunday.</p>
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