Atlanta Braves news and notes from Tuesday.
The day has finally arrived, and pitchers and catchers are having their first workout of 2025. Beforehand, the Atlanta Braves reportedly added another reliever to the mix, after signing Jake Diekman to a minor league deal. He also received an invitation to Spring Training.
In addition to the deal, pitchers Chad Kuhl and Dylan Covey will also join in at Spring Training.
Chad Kuhl, Jake Diekman and Dylan Covey are in camp as non-roster invitees — now official and happened after Braves announced NRIs.
— Justin Toscano (@JustinCToscano) February 11, 2025
38-year-old Diekman spent the 2024 campaign with the New York Mets, but he was designated for assignment then released over the summer. Before his release, he logged 43 games with a 5.63 ERA.
As for Kuhl and Covey, the two experienced hurlers will add some depth to the organization.
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MLB News:
The Los Angeles Angels signed closer Kenley Jansen to a one-year, $10M deal. He recorded 27 saves in Boston last season.
Clayton Kershaw is returning to the Los Angeles Dodgers for his 18th season. The financials have not been reported, but that is expected to come available today.
The Kansas City Royals hired Ned Yost as a senior advisor. Yost managed the club from 2010 to 2019.
The Los Angeles Dodgers finalized their one-year, $6.5M deal with Enrique Hernandez.
The Chicago White Sox signed outfielder Michael A. Taylor to a one-year, $1.95M deal. He is also eligible for performance bonuses.
The San Diego Padres officially announced their one-year deal with Jason Heyward.
The Minnesota Twins agreed to a one-year deal with infielder Ty France. It is a non-guaranteed major league deal.
Chicago White Sox prospect Ky Bush is undergoing Tommy John today and will miss the entire 2025 campaign.
The Cincinnati Reds signed reliever Scott Barlow to a one-year, $2.5M deal.