Fried took the loss in his first big-league appearance of the season Tuesday against the Reds, as Scooter Gennett took him deep for a two-run home run in the bottom of the 12th inning.

Fried was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday.

Fried got the start for Triple-A Gwinnett in Friday's extra-inning loss to Rochester, allowing one run on five hits and two walks over 5.2 innings while striking out six.

Fried will begin the season with Double-A Mississippi, Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com reports.

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Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried will be spending time in Gwinett. He was sent there by the Braves largely because he wasn't appearing in games and needs to have innings. Fried should be back at some point during the season, so keep an eye on call-ups or rumors of impending call-ups. Until then, unless you have a league with generous bench depth,don't grab him.

Fried was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday.

Fried, Scott Kazmir, Matt Wisler, Lucas Sims and Aaron Blair all remain in the mix for the fifth spot in the Braves' rotation with the expectation that Luiz Gohara (ankle) will be sidelined until May, David O'Brien of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Fried has a legitimate shot of filling the final rotation spot for the Braves out of spring training, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Fried allowed four runs -- two earned -- on six hits and a walk while striking out seven batters through just 4.1 innings during Sunday's win over Miami. He didn't factor into the decision.

Fried will start Sunday's game against the Marlins, David O'Brien of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Fried could start Sunday's game in Miami, David O'Brien of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Fried (1-1) allowed two runs (one earned) on seven hits and one walk across 5.1 innings to earn the loss Monday against the Mets. He struck out two.

Fried will start the second game of Monday's doubleheader against the Mets, Chris Bumbaca of MLB.com reports.

Fried could start Monday against the Phillies if Mike Foltynewicz (finger) is unable to pitch, David O'Brien of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Fried might be tabbed to start Wednesday's game following the injury to Mike Foltynewicz (finger) during Thursday's contest, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Fried isn't listed among the Braves' probable starters for their three-game weekend series with the Mets, suggesting he may have been dropped from the rotation, MLB.com reports.

Fried allowed four runs (three earned) on six hits and one walk over 3.2 innings while striking out three Saturday, but he didn't factor into the decision of the Braves' 6-5 win over the Marlins.

Fried will remain a member of a six-man rotation going forward, David O'Brien of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. He will start Saturday against the Marlins.

Fried (1-0) emerged victorious in his first major-league start after holding the Cubs to one run on four hits with three walks and four strikeouts over five innings Sunday.

Fried was called up by the Braves prior to Friday's contest against Chicago, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports. He will start Sunday's game against the Cubs.

Fried was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday.

Fried will be sent down to Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

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Braves' southpaw Max Fried delivered a second strong appearance out of the bullpen on Saturday. The rookie debuted with two scoreless innings a week and a half ago before the hitless effort in St. Louis. Among the organization's best pitching prospects, Fried may work his way into the rotation later this season with continued success. Other young arms have struggled in their own starts, opening new opportunity for the 23-year-old lefty.

Fried was recalled from Double-A Mississippi on Saturday.

Fried, 23, has a 5.49 ERA and 59:27 K:BB through 57.1 innings for Double-A Mississippi.

Fried (back) allowed one run on two hits while striking out four and walking two through six innings Saturday.

Fried made a precautionary exit Thursday with lower-back tightness, MLB.com's Mark Bowman reports.

Fried, who is participating in his first major league spring training, could begin the season at Double-A Mississippi, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Fried was added to Atlanta's 40-man roster on Friday.

Fried (hand) was activated from the 7-day DL and will start Sunday for Low-A Rome.

Fried is back on the 7-day DL with Low-A Rome due to a recurring blister issue, 929 The Game's Grant McAuley reports.

Fried, 22, has a 4.25 ERA and 57:34 K:BB through 59.1 innings for Low-A Rome.

Fried has given up two runs over 11 innings with 11 strikeouts and no walks in two starts for Low-A Rome. "Everything is feeling good," Fried told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "I'm very happy with where I am now."

Fried (elbow) returned to live game action this spring after missing 18 months recovering from Tommy John surgery, ESPN's Jim Bowden reports.

Fried (elbow) will be traded to the Braves as part of Friday's deal that sends Justin Upton to San Diego, ESPN's Jim Bowden reports.

Fried underwent his scheduled Tommy John surgery Wednesday, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Fried will undergo Tommy John surgery on Aug. 20, MLB.com reports.

Fried hasn't pitched since July 21 due to a sore elbow, Dennis Lin of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Fried (forearm) allowed one run on five hits and a walk, striking out one, over 3.2 innings in his return to Low-A Fort Wayne on Wednesday, MLB.com reports.

Fried (forearm) will start Wednesday at Low-A Fort Wayne, Corey Brock of MLB.com reports.

Fried (forearm) gave up one hit and one walk to go with three strikeouts across two blank frames with the Arizona League Padres on Sunday.

Fried (forearm) is expected to pitch in games by the weekend in Arizona, after which he may report to Low-A Fort Wayne, Corey Brock of MLB.com reports.

Fried (forearm) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session Monday at extended spring training, Dennis Lin of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Fried (forearm) is still limited to long-tossing at the team's extended spring training complex but is feeling "amazing," Dennis Lin of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Fried (forearm) has been contained to extended spring training during his rehab and will likely report to Low-A Fort Wayne once he's healthy, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Fried (forearm) will make a final start at extended spring training before beginning a rehab assignment, MLB.com's Corey Brock reports.

Fried (forearm) has advanced to throwing from 150 feet and is expected to join High-A Lake Elsinore in early-to-mid May, Dennis Lin of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Fried (forearm) is expected to resume throwing in 10-14 days, Corey Brock of MLB.com reports.

Fried will be shut down for a minimum of two weeks due to elbow soreness, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Fried, 19, has a 3.76 ERA and 58:34 K:BB ratio through 64.2 innings for Low-A Fort Wayne.