Fans in Atlanta have been reunited with an old friend today, as veteran right-hander Jesse Chavez signed with the Braves on a minor league deal this morning as relayed by David O’Brien of The Athletic. MLB.com’s Mark Bowman reports that Chavez is in the mix for a spot on the club’s Opening Day roster, with the final spot on the club’s pitching staff seemingly likely to come … [Read more...] about Braves Sign Jesse Chavez To Minor League Deal
Braves Release Dany Jimenez
The Braves have released right-handed reliever Dany Jimenez, per the team’s transaction log at MLB.com. He was non-tendered by the A’s in November and signed a minor league deal with Atlanta back in mid-January. The 31-year-old Jimenez appeared in three spring games for Atlanta but only totaled one inning. He faced ten batters, walked five of them and allowed a pair of runs to … [Read more...] about Braves Release Dany Jimenez
Braves, Angels Swap Ian Anderson, Jose Suarez
The Braves are poised to acquire left-hander Jose Suarez from the Angels, according to a report from Ari Alexander of KPRC2. According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, right-hander Ian Anderson is headed to Anaheim in exchange for Suarez. Suarez, 27, signed with the Angels out of Venezuela and made his pro debut back in 2015. He’s spent his entire career in an Angels uniform … [Read more...] about Braves, Angels Swap Ian Anderson, Jose Suarez
Braves Select Drake Baldwin, Hector Neris, Enyel De Los Santos
The Braves announced Friday that they have selected the contracts of top catching prospect Drake Baldwin and veteran relievers Hector Neris and Enyel De Los Santos. All three have made the Opening Day club and are now on the 40-man roster. Atlanta doesn’t need to make any corresponding moves, as the recent returns of their two Rule 5 picks, this week’s trade of Angel Perdomo … [Read more...] about Braves Select Drake Baldwin, Hector Neris, Enyel De Los Santos
Braves Acquire Nathan Wiles From Rays
The Rays announced that right-hander Nathan Wiles has been traded to the Braves for cash considerations. The righty was not on Tampa’s 40-man roster and won’t need to take up a spot on Atlanta’s roster for now. More to come. … [Read more...] about Braves Acquire Nathan Wiles From Rays