Outfielder José Azocar elected free agency after being outrighted by the Braves, according to the MLB.com transaction log. Atlanta designated him for assignment on Monday when Stuart Fairchild returned from the injured list. Azocar spent a few weeks as the last player off Brian Snitker’s bench. He only played twice, entering as a late-game substitute both times. It’s a similar … [Read more...] about Jose Azocar Elects Free Agency
Diamondbacks Sign James McCann
The Diamondbacks have signed James McCann to a Major League contract, according to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. McCann’s MLB.com profile page indicated earlier today (hat tip to the Baltimore Banner’s Andy Kostka) that the catcher had been released from his minor league deal with the Braves in order to facilitate the move to Arizona. McCann is represented by the Ballengee … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Sign James McCann
Braves Place Chris Sale On 15-Day IL With Ribcage Fracture
The Braves announced this afternoon that they’ve placed southpaw Chris Sale on the 15-day injured list with what the club has termed a fractured left ribcage. The club recalled left-hander Austin Cox in a corresponding move. As noted by David O’Brien of The Athletic, Sale was injured on Wednesday night when he made a diving play to stop a grounder off the bat of Juan Soto. It’s … [Read more...] about Braves Place Chris Sale On 15-Day IL With Ribcage Fracture
Braves To Select Didier Fuentes
The Braves are going to promote right-handed pitching prospect Didier Fuentes, reports Mark Bowman of MLB.com. The youngster will start tomorrow’s game against the Marlins. Corresponding moves will be required to add him to both the 40-man and active rosters. It’s an extremely aggressive promotion, as Fuentes only just celebrated his 20th birthday two days ago. A fairly … [Read more...] about Braves To Select Didier Fuentes
Braves Designate Jose Ruiz For Assignment
The Braves are designating reliever José Ruiz for assignment, reports Mark Bowman of MLB.com. That’ll open both the active and 40-man roster spots necessary to promote Didier Fuentes. Atlanta will call up the 20-year-old righty to start tomorrow’s series opener against the Marlins. Ruiz had a brief stint on the Braves’ roster. Atlanta claimed him off waivers from the Phillies … [Read more...] about Braves Designate Jose Ruiz For Assignment