The Atlanta Braves’ pitching depth took a slight hit on Wednesday, though it’s unlikely to impact them beyond the regular season.

Atlanta has been desperate for arms all season, which led the club to sign right-handed pitcher John Brebbia to a minor-league deal in late June after he was released by the Detroit Tigers.

Brebbia spent more than two months in Triple-A with the Gwinnett Stripers, but the Braves finally recalled him on Aug. 29 as part of a bullpen reset to get fresh arms in the mix.

However, after only three outings in his new uniform, Brebbia was designated for assignment on Monday, on a day where the Braves made nine roster moves, a staggering overhaul even for a non-contender in early September.

The Braves attempted to outright Brebbia to Triple-A after he cleared waivers on Wednesday, according to the official transactions log. But the 35-year-old elected free agency, making him eligible to sign with any club for the remainder of the season.

It was the second season in a row that Brebbia briefly played for the Braves, having made five appearances for Atlanta last summer.

If Brebbia were to find a new employer by the end of the regular season, he would be ineligible for postseason play, given that he was not in the organization by Sept. 1.

Brebbia had a 7.71 ERA in 22 appearances for the Tigers and Braves this season, striking out 26 batters but allowing 28 hits, including five home runs, in 23 1/3 innings.

The eight-year veteran has now played for five teams. He was a 30th-round draft pick for the New York Yankees in 2011.

Braves fans might remember Brebbia more for his impressive beard than any single pitch or inning he threw. But he’s had an impressive career to this point, and we’ll see if he earns any more opportunities from big-league teams looking for depth options.