Braves recall 6 players from minors

Published 9:41 pm Tuesday, September 2, 2008

MIAMI – The Braves recalled pitchers Charlie Morton and Jeff Ridgway and infielder Brent Lillibridge from Triple-A Richmond on Tuesday.

The Braves also purchased the contracts of right-handers James Parr and Jorge Julio, and catcher Corky Miller from the Triple-A team.

The team transferred outfielder Matt Diaz and pitcher Rafael Soriano to the 60-day disabled list. Diaz was first placed on the DL on May 28 with a strained left knee. He has hit .250 with 14 RBIs in 42 games this season.