The Atlanta Braves have released Julio Lugo, according to a Tweet by Mark Bowman of MLB.com.  The move was done when the team activated Jack Wilson from the disabled list.

Lugo had a base salary of $650,000 with the Braves when he signed a contract with the club in May.  While in the Minor Leagues, he was making $12,000 per month.

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