The Braves scaled back spending this offseason, but still brought in an All-Star outfielder and a lot of depth options to bolster the roster. Major League Signings Jurickson Profar, OF: Three years, $42MM Alex Verdugo, OF: One year, $1.5MM Bryan De La Cruz, OF: One year split contract, $860K prorated salary for time on active roster Carlos Rodriguez, OF: One year split … [Read more...] about Offseason In Review: Atlanta Braves
Braves Sign Alex Verdugo
The Braves announced Thursday that they’ve signed veteran outfielder Alex Verdugo to a one-year, $1.5MM contract. With Opening Day just a week away, he consented to be optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett to ramp up. (Players gain the right to refuse an optional assignment once they accrue five years of MLB service.) Verdugo is represented by MVP Sports Group. Just days ago, The … [Read more...] about Braves Sign Alex Verdugo
Braves Sign Jesse Chavez To Minor League Deal
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