Atlanta Braves news and notes from Tuesday.
The Atlanta Braves added some depth off the bench after the club signed veteran Brian Anderson to a major league deal on Tuesday. Over the weekend, 31-year-old Anderson opted out of a minor league deal with the Seattle Mariners.
The #Braves today signed INF Brian Anderson to a major league contract and he will be active for tonight’s game at Boston. To make room on the 40-man roster, Atlanta transferred LHP Tyler Matzek to the 60-day injured list.
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) June 4, 2024
Anderson has spent the bulk of his career in Miami, where he split time between third base and right field. He owns a career .252 batting average and will be used primarily as infield depth.
To make room on the 40-man, Tyler Matzek was transferred to the 60-day injured list.
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St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Keynan Middleton will undergo surgery on his flexor tendon and will miss the remainder of the season. Middleton had not yet pitched for the Cards this season.
The Houston Astros acquired minor league reliever Nick Hernandez from the San Diego Padres. In return, the Padres will receive cash.
The Boston Red Sox placed outfielder Wilyer Abreu on the 10-day injured list due to a right ankle sprain. The move is retroactive to June 3.
Houston Astros right-hander Cristian Javier will undergo Tommy John surgery on Thursday. He will likely return during the second half of 2025.
The Chicago White Sox made a series of roster moves, reinstating Luis Robert Jr. and placing Tommy Pham and Dominic Fletcher on the injured list. The club also designated INF Zach Remillard for assignment.
The Washington Nationals placed right-hander Trevor Williams on the 15-day injured list with a strained flexor muscle. Williams will be shut down from throwing for at least the next two weeks.
Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, pleaded guilty to bank and tax fraud charges on Tuesday morning.
Former Atlanta Brave Julio Teheran will join the Baltimore Orioles on a minor league deal. He will report to Triple-A Norfolk.
The Miami Marlins designated outfielder Avisail Garcia for assignment on Tuesday.