VIERA, Fla. -- The Atlanta Braves have acquired left-handed reliever Eric O'Flaherty from the Pittsburgh Pirates for cash considerations.
The 31-year-old O'Flaherty, who pitched for the Braves from 2009-13, was on his way to join the team on Sunday.
Atlanta general manager John Coppolella says "We've been trying to find a left-hander all spring. He's somebody we know. When our scouts saw him and when our field staff saw him, we felt like he was somebody who could help us out.
"Obviously, we know this guy's great off the field. He was great on it with us. We're hoping he can fill a need a help us get better."
O'Flaherty, who had Tommy John surgery in 2013, had signed a minor league deal with Pittsburgh last month. He has a 3.24 career ERA in 435 appearances with four teams.
Indians: Brantley won't play opening day
GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- The Cleveland Indians say All-Star outfielder Michael Brantley is still recovering from shoulder surgery and will not begin the season as a starter.
Brantley has played in two exhibition games and reported residual soreness. He will continue to rest without baseball activities for the time being.
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Brantley had surgery in November. He was examined Saturday, and manager Terry Francona said Sunday that Brantley won't be in left field on opening day.
There was no timetable for when Brantley will be able to start.
The Indians also released outfielder Will Venable and reliever Joe Thatcher.