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Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Dodgers News: Sean Burnett Opts Out To Sign With Braves
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Dodgers News: Sean Burnett Opts Out To Sign With Braves

Matthew Moreno
May 2, 2016
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Last month, the Los Angeles Dodgers signed left-handed reliever Sean Burnett to a one-year contract, and placed him in Triple-A Oklahoma City. Burnett at the time gave OKC four lefties — joining Luis Avilan, Adam Liberatore and Ian Thomas — with Major League experience.

The 33-year-old Burnett was released by the Washington Nationals prior to signing with the Dodgers. He joined Washington last November on a Minor League contract with an invite to Spring Training.

Burnett threw 8.2 scoreless innings over nine appearances this spring, totaling seven strikeouts to just one walk. He missed all of last season due to a second Tommy John surgery (2004 and 2014) of his career. He’d been limited by forearm irritation and a left elbow impingement in 2013.

Burnett’s contract with the Dodgers included a May 1 opt-out date, and according to Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet, the lefty exercised that clause and will sign with the Atlanta Braves:

Sean Burnett opts out of contract with #Dodgers. Veteran LHP to sign minor league deal with #Braves, report to Gwinnett tomorrow per sources

— Ben Nicholson-Smith (@bnicholsonsmith) May 2, 2016

Triple-A Oklahoma City broadcast/media relations director Alex Freedman confirmed Burnett is no longer with the Dodgers organization:

Can confirm reports that Sean Burnett opted out of his deal with the #Dodgers and was released. Best of luck to him.

— Alex Freedman (@azfreedman) May 2, 2016

Burnett tossed 7.2 innings over seven appearances for Oklahoma City, posting a 2.35 ERA and 1.83 WHIP. He allowed one home run, issued five six walks and collected five strikeouts in those games.

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ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Executive Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
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