The Braves added infield depth on Monday night, acquiring shortstop Nick Allen from the Athletics. Atlanta sent minor league reliever Jared Johnson back in a one-for-one swap. The acquisition pushes Atlanta’s 40-man roster count to 38. Allen has exhausted his option seasons, which likely motivated this move. Going forward, he needs to either be on an active roster or else … [Read more...] about Braves Acquire Nick Allen
Astros, Blue Jays, Braves, Red Sox Among Teams Interested In Willy Adames
Willy Adames is drawing “very broad” interest in free agency, with MLB Network’s Jon Morosi (X link) naming the Astros, Blue Jays, Braves, and Red Sox as clubs looking at the shortstop. The Dodgers, Giants, and Yankees are also mentioned in a somewhat more speculative fashion, under the general premise that teams with infield needs — rather than specific shortstop needs — have … [Read more...] about Astros, Blue Jays, Braves, Red Sox Among Teams Interested In Willy Adames
Chris Sale Wins National League Cy Young Award
Braves left-hander Chris Sale has been named the National League Cy Young Award winner for 2024, per an announcement from the Baseball Writers Association of America. Zack Wheeler of the Phillies finished in second place with Paul Skenes of the Pirates in third place. The award is the final cherry on top of a remarkable comeback season for Sale. He had a run from 2010 to 2018 … [Read more...] about Chris Sale Wins National League Cy Young Award
12 Players Decline Qualifying Offers
Twelve of the 13 qualified free agents have declined the QO, tweets Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. The exception was Nick Martinez, who accepted the $21.05MM offer from the Reds over the weekend. The players who rejected the offer: Willy Adames (Brewers) Pete Alonso (Mets) Alex Bregman (Astros) Corbin Burnes (Orioles) Max Fried (Braves) Teoscar Hernández (Dodgers) Sean Manaea … [Read more...] about 12 Players Decline Qualifying Offers
Braves Select Rolddy Munoz
The Braves announced Monday that they’ve selected the contract of right-hander Rolddy Munoz to the 40-man roster. In doing so, they’ll protect Munoz from next month’s Rule 5 Draft. The deadline to protect players from Rule 5 eligibility is tomorrow evening. Atlanta’s 40-man roster is now up to 39 players. Munoz, 25 in April, split the 2024 season between High-A and Double-A. … [Read more...] about Braves Select Rolddy Munoz