The Boston Red Sox acquired right-hander John Cornely from the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday.
The Braves will receive cash considerations in return for Cornely, who had been designated for assignment by Atlanta on Tuesday. He will report to Triple-A Pawtucket.
Cornely, 26, tallied a 4.42 ERA in 18 1/3 innings for Triple-A Gwinnett this season. He made one major-league appearance, allowing four runs on three hits in one inning.
