The Braves are shaking up their bullpen after a heartbreaking loss. David O’Brien of The Athletic reports that the club is going to select right-hander Craig Kimbrel and recall left-hander Dylan Dodd. In corresponding moves, right-hander Daysbel Hernández will land on the 15-day injured list while righty Scott Blewett will be designated for assignment. The Kimbrel move was … [Read more...] about Braves To Designate Scott Blewett For Assignment
MLBTR Podcast: Jarren Duran Rumors, Caglianone And Young Promoted, And Pitching Injuries
The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss… MLBTR’s recently updated … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: Jarren Duran Rumors, Caglianone And Young Promoted, And Pitching Injuries
Craig Kimbrel’s Braves Deal Contains Rolling Opt-Out Clause
The Braves signed veteran closer Craig Kimbrel to a minor league deal in the middle of March. He hasn’t been called up to the big leagues yet but it seems that could happen at any time with any club. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports that Kimbrel’s deal has a clause that Rosenthal refers to as a “rolling opt-out”. This clause means that, if any other club offers him a major … [Read more...] about Craig Kimbrel’s Braves Deal Contains Rolling Opt-Out Clause
Braves Hire Fredi Gonzalez As Third Base Coach
The Braves announced that they’ve hired Fredi González as third base coach. Matt Tuiasosopo, who had held the role, has agreed to be reassigned to the position of minor league infield coordinator. González is back with the club he managed between 2011-16. They posted a .512 win percentage during that time, making consecutive playoff berths in 2012-13. They were en route to a … [Read more...] about Braves Hire Fredi Gonzalez As Third Base Coach
Braves Sign Jose Azocar, Transfer AJ Smith-Shawver To 60-Day IL
The Braves announced this morning that they’ve selected the contract of outfielder Jose Azocar to the major league roster. Azocar just elected free agency two days ago after being outrighted by the Mets. Atlanta hadn’t announced their signing of him, but it seems he signed a minor league pact and has quickly been summoned to the majors. In a concerning development, righty AJ … [Read more...] about Braves Sign Jose Azocar, Transfer AJ Smith-Shawver To 60-Day IL