The deadline to tender a contract to arbitration-eligible players is tonight at 7pm CT. Here’s a rundown of the players on National League teams that have been non-tendered today. This post will be updated as more decisions are revealed. MLBTR contributor Matt Swartz projected salaries for all players eligible for arbitration last month. All players who are non-tendered before … [Read more...] about National League Non-Tenders: 11/22/24
Braves Exploring Outfield Market, Prefer Left-Handed Bat
The Braves are poking around the market for outfield help after non-tendering Ramon Laureano and prefer to add a left-handed bat if possible, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports. It doesn’t seem as though Atlanta is intent on shopping at the top of the market. They’ve not been suggested as anything more than a speculative dark horse for top free agent Juan Soto. Veterans like … [Read more...] about Braves Exploring Outfield Market, Prefer Left-Handed Bat
Rico Carty Passes Away
Former All-Star Rico Carty passed away yesterday, according to a report from Dominican newspaper Listin Diario. The 15-year MLB veteran was 85 years old. Born in San Pedro de Macoris, Carty signed with the then-Milwaukee Braves prior to the 1960 season as a catcher. During his time in the minor leagues, he converted to the outfield and, after a brief cup of coffee in 1963, … [Read more...] about Rico Carty Passes Away
Braves Non-Tender Ramón Laureano, Griffin Canning
The Braves made five non-tenders this evening. Most notably, they parted ways with outfielder Ramón Laureano and recent trade pickup Griffin Canning. Atlanta also dropped lefty reliever Ray Kerr and righties Huascar Ynoa and Royber Salinas. Laureano caught on with the Braves in May after being released by the Guardians. He had a surprisingly strong finish, hitting … [Read more...] about Braves Non-Tender Ramón Laureano, Griffin Canning
Braves Sign Carlos D. Rodriguez To Non-Guaranteed Contract
2:58 pm: The Athletic’s Britt Ghiroli reports that 18 teams expressed interest in signing Rodriguez. That sheds light on why the Braves needed to offer him a 40-man spot to sweeten the deal. 1:17 pm: The Braves have signed outfielder Carlos D. Rodriguez to a non-guaranteed one-year contract, the team announced. While Rodriguez has yet to make his major league debut, ESPN’s … [Read more...] about Braves Sign Carlos D. Rodriguez To Non-Guaranteed Contract