Braves send McLouth to minors

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07/27/2010 - Washington, DC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Atlanta Braves have sent slumping outfielder Nate McLouth to Triple-A Gwinnett.

In 62 games this season, the sixth-year pro was hitting just .168 and missed more than a month with concussion-like symptoms after a nasty collision with teammate Jason Heyward during a June 9 game at Arizona.

An All-Star in 2008 with Pittsburgh, McLouth came to the Braves in a June 2009 trade with the Pirates and hit .257 with 11 home runs and 36 runs batted in over the final 84 games of the season.

However, a painfully slow start to 2010 had him in a 6-for-63 slump at the time of his demotion. Since joining the club last year, McLouth was batting .225 in 146 games.

The 28-year-old was carrying a .279 on-base percentage and paltry .265 slugging percentage in 2010 as the Braves primary center fielder.

It's expected Melky Cabrera will see the majority of time in center in the absence of McLouth.

To fill the roster spot, Atlanta activated outfielder Brent Clevlen from the 15-day disabled list. He missed 54 games with a right great toe sprain and has one hit, a double, in four at-bats this year.

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