MLB Trade Rumors

The Braves have signed outfielder Ramón Laureano to a minor league deal, reports Robert Murray of FanSided on X. The outfielder was recently released by the Guardians and will presumably now head to Triple-A Gwinnett. Laureano, now 29, got his major league career off to a hot start but he was cooled off by an 80-game PED suspension and hasn’t really gotten back on track since. … [Read more...] about Braves Sign Ramón Laureano To Minor League Deal

The Braves are calling up pitching prospect Spencer Schwellenbach for his major league debut, Robert Murray of FanSided reports. He’ll make his big league debut in a start tomorrow. Atlanta will need to formally select the contract of Schwellenbach, who’s not yet on the 40-man roster. The Braves already have one open 40-man spot and could easily clear another if any other moves … [Read more...] about Braves To Promote Spencer Schwellenbach

The Braves announced a series of roster moves today, reinstating catcher Sean Murphy from the injured list and recalling outfielder J.P. Martínez. In corresponding moves, outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. was placed on the 10-day injured list and infielder Joey Wendle was designated for assignment. Wendle, 34, was just signed three days ago to serve as a depth infielder for the club. … [Read more...] about Braves Designate Joey Wendle For Assignment

4:22PM: Speaking with The Athletic’s David O’Brien (X link) and other reporters after the game, Acuna said he will be placed on the 10-day injured list tomorrow, but he feels he might miss only about a month rather than a longer absence.  Acuna compared the feel of the injury to his 2018 ACL sprain rather than his tear three years ago. 2:49PM: Braves superstar Ronald Acuna Jr. … [Read more...] about Ronald Acuna Jr. Exits Game With Apparent Knee Injury