Hurston Waldrep News: Returns to Triple-A

Atlanta optioned Waldrep to Triple-A Gwinnett after Sunday's 4-2 win over the Reds in the MLB Speedway Classic in Bristol, Tenn., Lindsay Crosby of AthlonSports.com reports.

Waldrep was called up to serve as Atlanta's 27th man for the continuation the Speedway Classic, which was suspended in the first inning Saturday. He ended up serving as a de facto starter for Atlanta, covering 5.2 innings and earning the win while allowing an earned run on three hits and two walks. The outing was his first major-league appearance of the season, and he made a good impression for an Atlanta squad that has struggled to find healthy bodies for the rotation. The right-hander will return to Gwinnett, but he'll be a strong candidate to rejoin Atlanta to make a spot start or serve as a bulk reliever in Saturday's doubleheader with Miami.