LOS ANGELES — The Atlanta Braves have optioned struggling pitcher Jair Jurrjens to Triple-A Gwinnett after the 2011 All-Star lasted only three-plus innings in a loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Jurrjens, who led the Braves with 13 wins last season despite two trips to the disabled list, is 0-2 with a 9.37 ERA in four starts. He retired only seven of the 17 batters he faced Monday night — including opposing pitcher Chris Capuano on a sacrifice bunt — and was charged with five runs on nine hits in a 7-2 loss.
Braves demote Jurrjens to Triple-A Gwinnett
Pitcher sent down after getting hammered by Dodgers on Monday