The Braves announced this morning that they’ve optioned right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver to Triple-A Gwinnett, thus ending his bid for a spot in the team’s Opening Day rotation. He’ll begin the season in the upper minors and serve as one of the team’s first lines of defense should an injury occur on the starting staff. It’s not an entirely unexpected move. The top spots in the … [Read more...] about Braves Option AJ Smith-Shawver
Offseason In Review: Atlanta Braves
The Braves made a couple early-offseason strikes to bolster the pitching depth and install a former top prospect as their new left fielder. Their biggest move came right around the New Year with the acquisition and extension of a one-time ace whom they’re hoping will get back on track in 2024. Major League Signings RHP Reynaldo López: Three years, $30MM (including buyout of … [Read more...] about Offseason In Review: Atlanta Braves
Braves Sign Skye Bolt To Minor League Deal
The Braves recently signed outfielder Skye Bolt to a minor league contract. He made his Spring Training debut as a defensive replacement in today’s exhibition matchup with the Tigers. Bolt, 30, is looking to get back to the majors for the first time since 2022. The North Carolina product appeared in parts of three big league campaigns with the two Bay Area franchises between … [Read more...] about Braves Sign Skye Bolt To Minor League Deal
Josh Donaldson Announces Retirement
Third baseman Josh Donaldson announced his retirement today on The Mayor’s Office (YouTube link). Back in November, he expressed an openness to playing one more year under the right circumstances, but it now seems he has decided it’s time to hang up his spikes. More to come. … [Read more...] about Josh Donaldson Announces Retirement
NL East Notes: Braves, Lile, McNeil, Garrett, Rogers
Because Atlanta Braves Holdings Inc., is a publicly-traded company, their obligatory financial reports provide an annual peek into the Braves’ business dealings, and Tim Tucker of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution shared the details of the company’s disclosure earlier this week. ABH Inc. reported $641MM in revenue in 2023 from the Braves and the associated ballpark village next … [Read more...] about NL East Notes: Braves, Lile, McNeil, Garrett, Rogers