The Braves announced Thursday morning that they’ve placed left-hander A.J. Minter on the 15-day injured list due to inflammation in his left hip. Right-hander Jimmy Herget has been recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett to take Minter’s spot on the roster. Atlanta also passed veteran infielder Joey Wendle through waivers unclaimed and assigned him outright to Gwinnett, Justin Toscano … [Read more...] about Braves Place A.J. Minter On Injured List, Outright Joey Wendle
Joey Wendle Elects Free Agency
Veteran utility infielder Joey Wendle has rejected an outright assignment from the Braves and instead elected free agency, per the transaction log at MiLB.com. Atlanta designated Wendle for assignment just three days after signing him to a major league deal and outrighted him last night. He did not appear in a game with the Braves. The 34-year-old Wendle opened the season with … [Read more...] about Joey Wendle Elects Free Agency
Braves Sign Ramón Laureano To Minor League Deal
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
Braves To Promote Spencer Schwellenbach
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
Braves Designate Joey Wendle For Assignment
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