The Braves have declined their $8MM club option on infielder David Fletcher, per Mark Bowman of MLB.com. The team also announced today that they have outrighted LHP Austin Cox, RHP Joel Payamps, catcher Chuckie Robinson, and outfielder Carlos Rodriguez to Triple-A Gwinnett. Fletcher, 31, was acquired from the Angels in December 2023 alongside catcher Max Stassi in exchange for … [Read more...] about Braves Decline Option On David Fletcher, Outright Four Players
Braves Hire Jeremy Hefner, Antoan Richardson
The Braves announced that they have hired Jeremy Hefner as pitching coach and Antoan Richardson as first base coach. Henfer replaces Rick Kranitz while Richardson replaces Tom Goodwin. Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports that third base coach Fredi Gonzalez won’t be returning to Atlanta next year either. Atlanta is plucking a couple of coaches from a division rival. Over a month … [Read more...] about Braves Hire Jeremy Hefner, Antoan Richardson
Braves Release Nathan Wiles
The Braves have released right-hander Nathan Wiles, according to Lindsay Crosby of the Braves Today podcast. The righty will become a free agent once he clears release waivers, if he hasn’t already. Wiles, 27, came to Atlanta’s organization in a trade from the Rays back in March. He was added to Atlanta’s 40-man roster on April 22nd and tossed one inning that day, allowing … [Read more...] about Braves Release Nathan Wiles
Ha-Seong Kim Opts Out Of Braves Deal
Middle infielder Ha-Seong Kim is opting out of his deal with the Braves, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. He passes on a $16MM salary to return to the open market. It’s a disappointing but not entirely unexpected development for Atlanta. The Braves claimed Kim off waivers from the Rays at the beginning of September. They weren’t competing but hoped to lock in their … [Read more...] about Ha-Seong Kim Opts Out Of Braves Deal
Offseason Outlook: Atlanta Braves
A barrage of pitching injuries and some underwhelming offensive performances resulted in Atlanta's first losing record and non-playoff season since 2017. The Braves can't rely just on better health to improve next year, as the club will at least explore upgrades at multiple roster spots. Guaranteed Contracts Austin Riley, 3B: $155MM through 2029 ($20MM club option for … [Read more...] about Offseason Outlook: Atlanta Braves