McBride was activated from the disabled list by the Braves on Sunday. The 23-year-old left-handed reliever has been sidelined since spring training after straining his left forearm. He began an injury rehab assignment on April 10 and pitched a total of seven games at Triple-A Richmond and Double-A Mississippi. To open a roster spot with the big league club, Atlanta optioned infielder Tony Pena to Richmond. (Updated 4/30/2006) Analysis: McBride pitched in 23 games for the Braves last season, going 1-0 with one save and a 5.79 ERA.