Braves reinstate LHP A.J. Minter from IL

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The Atlanta Braves reinstated left-hander A.J. Minter from the 15-day injured list on Monday and added newly acquired infielder Nicky Lopez to the active roster.

Minter, 29, was placed on the IL earlier this month with inflammation in his pitching shoulder.

In corresponding moves, the Braves optioned RHP AJ Smith-Shawver to Triple-A Gwinnett and designated infielder Charli