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
Braves Acquire Nick Allen
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