Hudson to make Season Debut Thursday

Atlanta RHP Tim Hudson will make his season debut Sunday against Pittsburgh.  Recovering from off-season back surgery, he went 2-2 with a 3.57 ERA in four rehab starts and led Atlanta's staff in wins, ERA, innings pitched, and WHIP last season.  To make room for Hudson on the roster, Atlanta has optioned RHP Jair Jurrjens to AAA.