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Braves option Ryan Weber to minors, recall Dario Alvarez

ATLANTA -- The Atlanta Braves have optioned right-hander Ryan Weber to Triple-A Gwinnett and recalled left-hander Dario Alvarez.

The Braves claimed Alvarez on waivers from the New York Mets on May 25. Alvarez, who will join Atlanta's bullpen, posed a 1.12 ERA in eight innings at Gwinnett.

Weber allowed two runs on three hits in one inning, failing to hold a 7-6 lead, in the Braves' 9-8 loss to Cincinnati on Sunday. He had a 9.28 ERA in five games with Atlanta this season.