Braves recall pitcher Ian Thomas

The Braves have recalled pitcher Ian Thomas from Triple-A Gwinnett, the team announced Tuesday. He takes the roster spot of Andrew McKirahan, who was suspended 80 games after testing positive for lpamorelin. Thomas was optioned to Triple-A early in March and has thrown 3 1/3 scoreless innings for the Braves with three strikeouts and zero walks. 

Thomas posted a 1-2 record in 2014 with a 4.22 ERA in 16 appearances.