(9/19/2007) To clear a spot on the 40-man roster for SP Jeff Bennett, Braves RP Kevin Barry was designated for assignment on Wednesday.
Barry optioned to Triple-A
(5/15/2007) The Atlanta Braves activated closer Bob Wickman from the 15-day disabled list Tuesday and optioned reliever Kevin Barry to Triple-A Richmond.
Braves undecided on No. 5 SP
(5/7/2007) Manager Bobby Cox said he hasn't decided on a starting pitcher for Tuesday night against San Diego. The rotation spot was left open when LHP Mark Redman was placed on the DL. LHP Oscar Villarreal could start if not needed in relief before Tuesday, but GM John Schuerholz indicated to MLB.com on Sunday the club could either go with Kevin Barry or someone from Triple-A Richmond. Jonathan Johnson, who pitched an abbreviated outing Sunday, Anthony Lerew, Macay McBride, Trey Hodges and Buddy Carlyle have all been pitching well in the Triple-A rotation. Schuerholz told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that Barry and Lerew are the top candidates and McBride is not yet an option.
Braves undecided on No. 5 SP
(5/7/2007) Manager Bobby Cox said he hasn't decided on a starting pitcher for Tuesday night against San Diego. The rotation spot was left open when LHP Mark Redman was placed on the DL. LHP Oscar Villarreal could start if not needed in relief before Tuesday, but GM John Schuerholz indicated to MLB.com on Sunday the club could either go with Kevin Barry or someone from Triple-A Richmond. Jonathan Johnson, who pitched an abbreviated outing Sunday, Anthony Lerew, Macay McBride, Trey Hodges and Buddy Carlyle have all been pitching well in the Triple-A rotation.
Braves add Barry to bullpen
(5/2/2007) The Braves placed starting pitcher Mark Redman on the 15-day DL with a toe injury and purchased Kevin Barry's contract from Triple-A Richmond. Barry was 1-1 with a 5.61 ERA in 19 games, including one start, for Atlanta last season.
Braves make some minor cuts
(3/18/2007) The Braves reassigned RHP Kevin Barry, LHP Matt Harrison, C Clint Sammons, C Jarrod Saltalamacchia and SS Brent Lillibridge to minor-league camp. Also, they optioned OF Gregor Blanco, RHP Jose Ascanio and RHP Anthony Lerew to Triple-A Richmond and reassigned C Jose Mendez to Richmond.
Braves hand out spring invites
(2/28/2007) The Braves have invited the following players to spring training: C Clint Sammons, C Jarrod Saltalamacchia, P Matt Harrison and RP Kevin Barry.
Braves make some minor moves
(10/13/2006) The Braves purchased the contract of RHP Manny Acosta from Triple-A Richmond of the IL. Also, they sent RHP Kevin Barry outright to Richmond and announced INF Luis Hernandez was claimed off waivers by Baltimore.
Villarreal in, Barry out
(8/15/2006) Braves manager Bobby Cox told the team's official website that Oscar Villarreal will move into the starting rotation on Thursday at Washington opposite Jason Bergmann, with Kevin Barry moving to the bullpen.
Barry stinks in first start
(8/13/2006) Kevin Barry (0-1) made his first major league start Saturday for Atlanta, which is struggling to get by with three members of its rotation on the DL. The rookie right-hander didn't last long, yanked with one out in the fourth after surrendering seven hits, five runs and three walks. "I just made two bad pitches and I paid for it," Barry said in a generous self-assessment. Barry was the 11th starter used by the Braves this season.
Barry ready for starting debut
(8/11/2006) The Braves placed Horacio Ramirez on the DL on Friday with a sprained left middle finger and recalled Kevin Barry from Triple-A Richmond. The 27-year-old right-hander was 4-5 with a 3.30 ERA in 18 games, including 15 starts, with Richmond. In two earlier stints with Atlanta, Barry had a 5.91 ERA in six games, all in relief. He pitched 10 2/3 innings, giving up eight hits and seven runs.
Braves to start Barry on Saturday
(8/10/2006) The Braves will start Kevin Barry on Saturday to fill Horacio Ramirez's rotation spot. Barry gets the nod over Lance Cormier, who was 4-3 with a 4.04 ERA in eight Triple-A starts.
Barry may get rotation shot
(8/8/2006) Horacio Ramirez has a partially torn ligament in his middle finger and will be placed on the DL. Manager Bobby Cox said Tuesday there's a "good chance" Ramirez is done for the year, though the lefty hopes to return in a few weeks. Ramirez (5-5) underwent an MRI scan and was to be examined Wednesday by Dr. Gary Lourie, a hand specialist, who will determine the best course of treatment. Lance Cormier, who began the season in the Braves' bullpen, is most likely to be called up from Richmond to start. Kevin Barry is another possibility.
Barry optioned to Triple-A
(7/22/2006) Kevin Barry was optioned to Triple-A Richmond on Friday.
Kevin Barry is bright spot
(7/7/2006) The bright spot for Atlanta pitching was rookie Kevin Barry, who gave up one walk and no hits with five strikeouts in four innings on Friday against the Reds. He has given up only two hits in his first nine scoreless innings over three games.
K. Barry to start for Braves?
(7/7/2006) Braves RHP Kevin Barry has impressed manager Bobby Cox so much that there is speculation he may earn a start, especially if RHP John Thomson continues to struggle.
Barry recalled by Braves
(7/2/2006) The Atlanta Braves placed reliever Chris Reitsma back on the disabled list Sunday with ulnar neuritis in his right arm. The team recalled pitcher Kevin Barry from Triple-A Richmond to fill Reitsma's spot on the roster. Barry was demoted on Friday when Reitsma was activated.
Barry could see spot start
(7/2/2006) If John Thomson isn't able to make his start Tuesday because of a blister that's had him on the disabled list since June 14, Kevin Barry or Lance Cormier will likely get the nod according to MLB.com.
Barry optioned to Triple-A
(6/30/2006) Atlanta Braves reliever Chris Reitsma was activated from the 15-day disabled list Friday, after missing 17 days with a condition that caused numbness in the fingers on his pitching hand. Reitsma said the ulnar neuritis condition in his right arm has cleared and he was available to pitch in Friday night's game against the Baltimore Orioles. To clear a roster spot for Reitsma, rookie Kevin Barry was sent back to Triple-A Richmond.
K. Barry makes MLB debut
(6/27/2006) RHP Kevin Barry made his major league debut in the sixth inning Monday at the Yankees. The 27-year old righty, who grew up two hours from Yankee Stadium, walked one and scattered two hits in three scoreless innings.
Barry recalled by Braves
(6/24/2006) The Atlanta Braves placed pitcher Phil Stockman on the 15-day disabled list Saturday and called up right-hander Kevin Barry from Triple-A Richmond.
Braves send Barry to minors
(3/15/2006) The Atlanta Braves optioned RHP Brad Baker to Richmond of the IL; INF Luis Hernandez, INF Martin Prado and OF Josh Burrus to Mississippi of the SL and RHP Jose Ascanio to Myrtle Beach of the Carolina League. They also re-assigned RHP Kevin Barry, C Clint Sammons and INF Jonathan Schuerholz to their minor league camp.
Barry gets invite to spring
(1/19/2006) The Atlanta Braves invited non-roster pitchers Kevin Barry and Chad Paronto to spring training.
Atlanta sends down pitchers
(4/2/2005) The Braves reassigned Kevin Barry, Matt Childers, Buddy Hernandez and Zach Miner to their minor league camp Saturday.
