Young will cede his spot on the roster to another left-handed option in Ray Kerr, who was called up from Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move. Young earned his pink slip after surrendering nine earned runs on nine hits and five walks in 3.2 innings over his last four outings.

The left-hander will be making his first MLB start but is expected to cover just an inning or two before giving way to right-hander JR Ritchie, who is slated to pitch in bulk relief. Since being reinstated July 3 following a season-opening stint on the injured list, Young has struck out three while allowing one earned run on two hits and one walk across 3.1 innings over four relief appearances.