IL1 Gwinnett Stripers

Braves Catcher McCann to Rehab in Gwinnett

Published on May 6, 2009 under International League (IL1)
Gwinnett Stripers News Release


Atlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann will complete a Minor League rehab assignment at Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday and Thursday.

McCann, who has experienced blurred vision in his left eye since opening day, was placed on the Disabled List on April 22. He will complete his rehab in Gwinnett, taking batting practice with the G-Braves on Wednesday and making a start behind the plate on Thursday. McCann and the Braves are hopeful for a return to the Major League lineup by Friday.

The All-Star catcher will be utilizing a new pair of prescription glasses to account for the blurred vision he experienced following Lasik surgery.

McCann, a graduate of Duluth High School in Gwinnett County, batted .195 through 13 games with Atlanta before being placed on the DL. Now a three-time All-Star, McCann will be making his Triple-A debut. He was promoted directly to Atlanta from Double-A Mississippi in 2005.

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