The Braves announced a series of roster moves today, signing infielder Joey Wendle and recalling left-hander Ray Kerr. In corresponding moves, infielder Luke Williams was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett while right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver was placed on the 15-day injured list with a strained left oblique. The club already had a 40-man vacancy for Wendle. Smith-Shawver has been … [Read more...] about Braves Sign Joey Wendle
Rob Manfred Discusses Mizuhara, Fletcher Investigations; A’s Stadium Plans
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred spoke to reporters (including Evan Drellich of The Athletic) regarding the league’s ongoing investigations into allegations of illegal sports betting against Ippei Mizuhara and David Fletcher. Mizuhara had worked as Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter during his time with the Angels and joined him in heading to the Dodgers this offseason but was fired on … [Read more...] about Rob Manfred Discusses Mizuhara, Fletcher Investigations; A’s Stadium Plans
Braves Re-Sign Jackson Stephens On Minor League Deal
The Braves have re-signed righty Jackson Stephens to a new minor league contract, per the team’s transaction log at MLB.com. He’s been assigned to Triple-A Gwinnett. Stephens previously cleared waivers and rejected an outright assignment in favor of free agency. Ultimately, he’ll stick with the club for the time being, though it’s possible the new deal has new opt-out language … [Read more...] about Braves Re-Sign Jackson Stephens On Minor League Deal
Braves Interested In Zach Eflin
The Braves are “keeping a close eye on” Zach Eflin as a potential trade target prior to the deadline, USA Today’s Bob Nightengale writes. Rotation help has been circled as a likely need for Atlanta ever since Spencer Strider was lost for the season to an internal brace surgery, and Eflin stands out as a potentially intriguing choice for several reasons. First and foremost, … [Read more...] about Braves Interested In Zach Eflin
Braves Reinstate Pierce Johnson, Jackson Stephens Elects Free Agency
TODAY: Stephens has again rejected the outright assignment and opted for free agency, the Braves announced. MAY 18: The Braves announced that right-hander Pierce Johnson has been reinstated from the 15-day injured list. Now recovered from some elbow inflammation, Johnson will take the roster spot of Jackson Stephens, who has been outrighted to Triple-A Gwinnett. Johnson’s … [Read more...] about Braves Reinstate Pierce Johnson, Jackson Stephens Elects Free Agency