The Atlanta Braves, looking to boost their struggling offense, have recalled outfielder Alex Verdugo and optioned outfielder ...

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves, looking to boost their struggling offense, recalled outfielder Alex Verdugo and optioned outfielder Bryan De La Cruz to Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday.

As a corresponding move, the Braves sent outfielder Bryan De La Cruz down to Triple-A Gwinnett. De La Cruz signed a one-year deal with Atlanta in December and played in 16 of the team’s first 18 games ...