The Braves have claimed left-hander José Suarez off waivers from the Orioles, according to announcements from both clubs. The southpaw was designated for assignment by Baltimore last week when they claimed infielder Weston Wilson. Atlanta designated right-hander George Soriano for assignment today as a corresponding move for this claim. It was less than two weeks ago that … [Read more...] about Braves Claim José Suarez, Designate George Soriano For Assignment
Braves, Luke Williams Agree To Minor League Deal
The Braves reunited with utility player Luke Williams on a minor league contract, according to the MiLB.com transaction log. He had elected minor league free agency upon being outrighted off Atlanta’s roster at the end of the season. Williams is back for what’d be his third full season with the organization. The Braves claimed him off waivers from the Dodgers halfway through … [Read more...] about Braves, Luke Williams Agree To Minor League Deal
Braves Sign Sean Reid-Foley To Minor League Deal
The Braves have signed right-hander Sean Reid-Foley to a minor league contract, as first indicated on the MLB.com transaction log. There’s no invitation to major league camp on the righty’s deal. The 30-year-old Reid-Foley was a second-round pick by the Blue Jays back in 2014 and ranked as a well-regarded pitching prospect for a couple years early in his pro career. He’s shown … [Read more...] about Braves Sign Sean Reid-Foley To Minor League Deal
Braves Sign Tayler Scott, Tristin English To Minor League Deals
The Braves signed right-handers Javy Guerra and Blayne Enlow to minor league contracts (h/t to Baseball America’s Matt Eddy). They also added first baseman Tristin English and reliever Tayler Scott on minor league deals last month, according to the MLB.com transaction log. Scott, 33, is a well-traveled righty who made 24 appearances between the Astros and Diamondbacks last … [Read more...] about Braves Sign Tayler Scott, Tristin English To Minor League Deals
Carlos Beltran, Andruw Jones Elected To Hall Of Fame
The Baseball Writers Association of America announced that Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones have been elected to the Hall of Fame. They’ll be inducted into Cooperstown alongside Jeff Kent, who was elected by the Era Committee, on July 26. Beltrán appeared on 84.2% of ballots, while Jones got to a 78.4% vote share. Beltrán gets the honor in his fourth year. The switch-hitting … [Read more...] about Carlos Beltran, Andruw Jones Elected To Hall Of Fame

