MLB Trade Rumors

The Nationals announced that they have claimed right-hander George Soriano off waivers from the Braves. Atlanta designated him for assignment earlier this week when they claimed José Suarez off waivers from the Orioles. To open a spot for Soriano today, Washington has designated infielder Tsung-Che Cheng for assignment. Both players involved here have been riding the DFA … [Read more...] about Nationals Claim George Soriano, Designate Tsung-Che Cheng For Assignment

The Braves have made offseason additions in the bullpen, the infield and the outfield thus far, bringing in veterans Raisel Iglesias, Robert Suarez, Ha-Seong Kim, Mauricio Dubon, Jorge Mateo and Mike Yastrzemski via free agency or trade. (Kim suffered a hand injury after signing and will miss several months of the season.) The rotation, however, remains untouched as January … [Read more...] about Braves Interested In Lucas Giolito, Chris Bassitt

The Braves have claimed left-hander José Suarez off waivers from the Orioles, according to announcements from both clubs. The southpaw was designated for assignment by Baltimore last week when they claimed infielder Weston Wilson. Atlanta designated right-hander George Soriano for assignment today as a corresponding move for this claim. It was less than two weeks ago that … [Read more...] about Braves Claim José Suarez, Designate George Soriano For Assignment

The Braves reunited with utility player Luke Williams on a minor league contract, according to the MiLB.com transaction log. He had elected minor league free agency upon being outrighted off Atlanta’s roster at the end of the season. Williams is back for what’d be his third full season with the organization. The Braves claimed him off waivers from the Dodgers halfway through … [Read more...] about Braves, Luke Williams Agree To Minor League Deal

The Braves have signed right-hander Sean Reid-Foley to a minor league contract, as first indicated on the MLB.com transaction log. There’s no invitation to major league camp on the righty’s deal. The 30-year-old Reid-Foley was a second-round pick by the Blue Jays back in 2014 and ranked as a well-regarded pitching prospect for a couple years early in his pro career. He’s shown … [Read more...] about Braves Sign Sean Reid-Foley To Minor League Deal