Atlanta optioned Kerr to Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday.
The 29-year-old was acquired from San Diego for Matt Carpenter and cash in December but won't make Atlanta's Opening Day roster. Kerr had a 4.33 ERA in 22 relief outings for the Padres last season, and he allowed three runs with an 8:1 K:BB over 4.2 innings during Grapefruit League play this spring.
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Braves' Ray Kerr: Sent east in trade
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Atlanta acquired Kerr, Matt Carpenter (elbow) and cash considerations from the Padres on Friday in exchange for Drew Campbell.
Kerr carries an ugly 5.06 ERA in 29 career major-league appearances, but he delivered a promising 2.25 ERA with 42 strikeouts across 36 innings with Triple-A El Paso in 2023. The hard-throwing 29-year-old lefty reliever could blossom in Atlanta's vaunted pitching system.
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Padres' Ray Kerr: Summoned from El Paso
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The Padres recalled Kerr from Triple-A El Paso on Wednesday.
Kerr will join the big-league bullpen as a replacement for right-hander Steven Wilson, who was placed on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with left hip inflammation. The 28-year-old southpaw has previously made 13 relief appearances for the Padres this season, compiling a 6.28 ERA and 1.53 WHIP over 14.1 innings.
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Padres' Ray Kerr: Optioned to El Paso
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San Diego optioned Kerr to Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday.
Michael Wacha (shoulder) has been activated from the injured list in a corresponding roster move and will start for the Padres on Tuesday night against the Orioles. Kerr, 28, carries a 6.28 ERA in 14.1 innings this season at the major-league level.
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Padres' Ray Kerr: Gets call to majors
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The Padres recalled Kerr from Triple-A El Paso on Wednesday.
Kerr will give the Padres another left-handed option out of the bullpen after the Padres moved southpaw reliever Tim Hill (finger) to the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move. The 28-year-old Kerr has previously made eight appearances for San Diego this season, giving up five earned runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out seven over eight innings.
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Padres' Ray Kerr: Optioned to minors
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San Diego optioned Kerr to Triple-A El Paso on Saturday.
The move comes a day after Kerr was charged with a blown save as a result of serving up a 10th-inning, game-tying, two-run shot to Matt McLain that led to another Padres defeat. Kerr has struggled to keep the ball in the park while with the big club this season, serving up three homers in eight innings. San Diego made a number of other bullpen moves Saturday, placing Drew Carlton (elbow) on the injured list, activating lefty Tom Cosgrove from the 15-day IL and recalling righty Pedro Avila from Triple-A El Paso.
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Padres' Ray Kerr: Blows save in 10th inning
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Kerr blew the save Friday against the Reds, allowing one earned run on one hit over one inning. He didn't record a walk or strikeout.
Kerr was a spotted a two-run lead in the 10th inning, but he allowed a game-tying, two-run shot to Matt McLain, marking the first blown save of his career. The left-hander has made eight appearances across three different stints in the big leagues this year, but he's allowed three home runs across eight innings and sports an ugly 5.63 ERA.
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Padres' Ray Kerr: Officially recalled
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San Diego recalled Kerr from Triple-A El Paso on Wednesday.
Reiss Knehr (elbow) has been placed on the injured list in a corresponding move following his emergency spot start Tuesday in Pittsburgh. Kerr will work out of the Padres' bullpen as a lefty specialist.
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Padres' Ray Kerr: Promotion imminent
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Kerr will be promoted from Triple-A El Paso on Wednesday, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
With Reiss Knehr (elbow) landing on the injured list after filling in for Yu Darvish (illness) on Tuesday, Kerr will be called upon to provide much-needed depth to the Padres' bullpen. Kerr holds a 6.00 ERA and 1.17 WHIP through six innings in the majors this season.
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Padres' Ray Kerr: Back in minors
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The Padres optioned Kerr to Triple-A El Paso on Saturday.
Kerr made four appearances out of the bullpen after being called up June 16, allowing four earned runs through 4.2 innings of work. After a subpar MLB stint, he'll return to Triple-A to make room for Matt Waldron on the active roster, as Waldron will get a spot start Saturday against the Nationals.
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Padres' Ray Kerr: Recalled from El Paso
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San Diego recalled Kerr from Triple-A El Paso on Friday.
Kerr tossed 1.1 scoreless innings across two major-league appearances earlier this year. He'll probably work in middle relief for the Padres as they shake up their bullpen a bit.
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Padres' Ray Kerr: Moves to Triple-A
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San Diego optioned Kerr to Triple-A El Paso on Monday.
Kerr was sent down to make room for Domingo Tapia, who was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding transaction. During his latest call-up period, the lefty appeared in two games out of the bullpen while throwing 1.1 scoreless innings.
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Padres' Ray Kerr: Rejoins big club
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The Padres recalled Kerr from Triple-A El Paso prior to Wednesday's game against Atlanta.
Kerr joined the San Diego bullpen as a replacement for Nabil Crismatt (hip), who was placed on the 15-day injured list. Over his six appearances at El Paso this season, the lefty Kerr struck out six over 6.1 innings while pitching to a 2.84 ERA and 1.64 WHIP.
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Padres' Ray Kerr: Optioned to Triple-A
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The Padres optioned Kerr to Triple-A El Paso on Friday.
Kerr spent most of last season in El Paso as well, logging a 5.08 ERA and 1.84 WHIP in 44.1 innings. He was able to limit runs a bit better during the spring, but allowing seven hits and four walks over 4.2 innings indicates there is plenty of work yet to be done for the 28-year-old lefty.
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Padres' Ray Kerr: Headed back to Triple-A
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The Padres optioned Kerr to Triple-A El Paso on Sunday.
He'll cede his spot in the San Diego bullpen and on the 26-man active roster to right-hander Tayler Scott, whose contract was selected from Triple-A. During his week-long stint with the big club, Kerr made two relief appearances and gave up three earned runs on two hits and three walks over 1.1 innings.
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Padres' Ray Kerr: Rejoins parent club
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The Padres recalled Kerr from Triple-A El Paso on Sunday.
Kerr is getting his fourth call-up of the season with the Padres sending Steven Wilson (hamstring) to the 15-day injured list. Over his five appearances with San Diego this season, Kerr has given up two earned runs on one hit and one walk while striking out two across 3.2 innings.
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Padres' Ray Kerr: Sent back to minors
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Kerr was optioned to Triple-A El Paso on Wednesday.
Kerr was recalled over the weekend and delivered 1.1 scoreless innings across two appearances during his brief time in the majors. The left-hander was demoted to free up a spot on the big-league roster for Ryan Weathers, who is starting Wednesday against the Cubs.
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Padres' Ray Kerr: Recalled by Padres
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Kerr was recalled from Triple-A El Paso on Saturday.
Kerr spent the last few weeks in the minors after being sent down in mid-May, but he will get another chance to show what he can do with the big club. He will provide depth in the bullpen for Saturday's doubleheader against the Rockies and beyond after Adrian Morejon (illness) was placed on the COVID-19-related injured list.
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Padres' Ray Kerr: Sent to minors
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The Padres optioned Kerr to Triple-A El Paso on Wednesday.
Kerr was sent packing to clear a spot on the 26-man active roster for Blake Snell (groin), who was activated from the 10-day injured list in advance of his scheduled start Wednesday in Philadelphia. During his week-and-a-half-long stay with the big club, Kerr made two appearances out of the bullpen and gave up two earned runs over 1.1 innings.
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Padres' Ray Kerr: Recalled by Padres
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Kerr was recalled by the Padres on Saturday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
Kerr spent 11 days on the big-league roster earlier in the season but made just one appearance. He could see more opportunities this time around, as he'll be up to replace fellow lefty reliever Tim Hill, who hit the injured list with shoulder inflammation.
