Right-hander Kevin Herget has elected free agency in lieu of accepting an outright assignment to Triple-A Gwinnett, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. That indicates he cleared waivers after being designated for assignment by the Braves last week. Herget, 34, was claimed off waivers from the Mets in May. Since then, he has mostly been on optional assignment, … [Read more...] about Kevin Herget Elects Free Agency
Braves Place Austin Riley On 10-Day Injured List
The Braves announced that third baseman Austin Riley was placed on the 10-day injured list due to a strained right abdomen. Right-hander Nathan Wiles was also optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett, and the two open roster spots will be filled by infielder Nacho Alvarez Jr. (called up from Gwinnett) and southpaw Joey Wentz (claimed off waivers yesterday from the Twins). Riley was in … [Read more...] about Braves Place Austin Riley On 10-Day Injured List
Braves Select Wander Suero
The Braves announced this morning that they’ve selected the contract of right-hander Wander Suero. To make room for Suero on the 40-man and active rosters, right-hander Michael Petersen was designated for assignment while right-hander Daysbel Hernandez was optioned to Triple-A. More to come. … [Read more...] about Braves Select Wander Suero
Latest On Braves’ Deadline Approach
The Braves have been in a downward spiral for much of the season. They’ve shown signs of life at various points, but those brief flashes were quickly stamped out by repeated injuries to star players. Atlanta lost Reynaldo Lopez to arthroscopic shoulder surgery in mid-April and was without both Spencer Strider and Ronald Acuña Jr. to begin the season. That All-Star duo has since … [Read more...] about Latest On Braves’ Deadline Approach
Poll: What Should The Braves Do With Ozzie Albies?
It’s been a tough season all around in Atlanta. The club has lost four of its top five starters (Chris Sale, Reynaldo Lopez, Spencer Schwellenbach, and AJ Smith-Shawver) to the injured list so far, with Spencer Strider having spent time on the shelf earlier in the year as well. The offense has produced well below expectations despite brilliant performances from Ronald Acuna Jr. … [Read more...] about Poll: What Should The Braves Do With Ozzie Albies?