Atlanta Braves news and notes from Tuesday.
The Baseball Hall of Fame welcomed three new members on Tuesday night, including former Atlanta Braves closer Billy Wagner. Outfielder Ichiro Suzuki and pitcher CC Sabathia were also inducted.
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Wagner spent the 2010 season in Atlanta, where he logged 71 games and posted a 1.43 earned run average. He was selected as an All-Star the same season.
There were some other familiar names on the ballot, including Andruw Jones and Brian McCann, but Wagner made the cut in his final year on the ballot.
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MLB News:
Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Michael Kopech is dealing with inflammation in his forearm and may miss the beginning of the season.
The New York Yankees added former reliever Preston Claiborne to the coaching staff. He will serve as assistant pitching coach.
A deal between Alex Bregman and the Detroit Tigers is reportedly at a “standstill.”
The Chicago White Sox officially finalized their one-year, $5M deal with left-hander MartÍn Pérez.
The Los Angeles Angels and left-hander José Quijada avoided arbitration after the two agreed to a one-year, $1.075M contract.
Though not official, the Los Angeles Dodgers have reportedly reached a deal with reliever Kirby Yates.