Atlanta Braves pitcher John Smoltz was placed on the disabled list last week and when he returns, he won’t be in the starting rotation. Smoltz text-messaged the Atlanta Journal-Constitution last week and told them that he would return as the club’s closer.

“I am planning on coming back as a reliever first, and more than likely for the rest of this year,” Smoltz told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution last Wednesday. Read more »