The Braves are hiring Johnny Washington as minor league hitting coordinator, reports Sam Blum of The Athletic. The 41-year-old has spent the last two seasons as MLB hitting coach with the Angels. Washington is an experienced instructor who has three seasons as a big league hitting coach on his résumé. He held that role for one year in San Diego (2019) amidst four seasons in … [Read more...] about Braves Hire Johnny Washington As Hitting Coordinator
The Braves Need To Make A Rotation Splash
The Braves have been aggressive this offseason, signing four free agents (Raisel Iglesias, Ha-Seong Kim, Robert Suarez and Mike Yastrzemski) to deals that pay eight figures annually. They also bolstered their infield depth with the Mauricio Dubón trade, taking on nearly $5MM for the difference in arbitration salaries between Dubón and Nick Allen. Their free agent activity has … [Read more...] about The Braves Need To Make A Rotation Splash
Braves Claim Ken Waldichuk, Designate Vidal Brujan
The Braves have claimed left-hander Ken Waldichuk off the Athletics’ waiver wire, as announced by both teams. Infielder Vidal Brujan was designated for assignment to clear space on Atlanta’s 40-man roster. The A’s designated Waldichuk for assignment on December 22 in a corresponding move for the Jeff McNeil trade, and Waldichuk then had an extended stay in DFA limbo through … [Read more...] about Braves Claim Ken Waldichuk, Designate Vidal Brujan
Rays Acquire Ken Waldichuk, Brett Wisely
The Rays have acquired left-hander Ken Waldichuk and infielder Brett Wisely from the Braves, according to announcements from both clubs. Atlanta receives cash considerations or a player to be named later in return. Tampa designated right-hander Osvaldo Bido and infielder Tsung-Che Cheng for assignment to open 40-man spots for their new acquisitions. All four players involved … [Read more...] about Rays Acquire Ken Waldichuk, Brett Wisely
Nine Teams Terminate Contracts With Main Street Sports
The nine MLB teams who had contracts with Main Street Sports have terminated those contracts with the company. It’s possible that some of them eventually work out new deals with the broadcaster, which operates channels under the FanDuel Sports Network banner. The teams are the Braves, Reds, Tigers, Royals, Angels, Marlins, Brewers, Cardinals and Rays. Talks between the company … [Read more...] about Nine Teams Terminate Contracts With Main Street Sports