September means one thing, expanded Rosters

Since the Braves are not heading to the playoffs this season, September means just one thing, expanded rosters. Beginning September 1st, the Braves were able to increase their roster to 40 players which will include pitchers James Parr, Charlie Morton, Jeff Ridgway and Jorge Julio along with infielder Brent Lillibridge and catcher Corky Miller. Morton was expected to join the team on Monday, while Parr, Lillibridge, Ridgway and Miller were expected to meet the team in Miami on Tuesday following Richmond’s series finale on Monday.

Also looking to be bumped up to the bigs is Double-A reliever Luis Valdez. He will not be available until after he completes play in the Southern League playoffs.

Noticeably absent for the call-ups is Double-A outfielder Jordan Schafer. He is still thought to be one of the three players that will be in the running for the CF job next spring, however, he'll have to wait until 2009 to be make his major league debut. Other big time prospects like pitchers Tommy Hanson and Kris Medlen will also be left off the 40 man roster.

To make room for Miller and Parr on the team, the Braves have moved right-hander Rafael Soriano and outfielder Matt Diaz to the 60 day DL.
(source)