Atlanta Braves news and notes from Wednesday
Well the Braves’ season informally started, as pitchers and catchers reported, with most of the team now present at Spring Training. In stark contrast to last year’s chorus of “World Series or bust”, the team appears to be taking a more measured tone of confidence after a struggle of a 2024 season. Ronald Acuna Jr. has reportedly been in top form…in batting practice at least. It is a very good sign to see him doing well in mid-February, with plenty of time until the regular season starts to continue recovering from his second ACL tear. In other news, the uniforms seem to be back to their old quality, so we don’t have to deal with that scandal again.
Braves News
Matt Olson was asked about some statements made in spring last year and took a more diplomatic tone, while maintaining confidence in the team.
Our terrific prospect team ranked the top tools at every category among the prospects in the farm system.
Ivan asked the question “Which player not currently on the roster will make the active roster when camp breaks for the regular season?”
MLB News
The Padres seemingly out of nowhere signed Nick Pivetta to a 4 year $55 million deal with two opt-outs in a nice deal for the pitcher who had been hurt by receiving the qualifying offer. It’s also a bit of a strange deal for the Padres, who have been rumored to be looking to shed money via trading one of their well-paid pitchers this offseason and have yet to do so.
The Tigers signed reliever John Brebbia to a one year deal worth $2.75 million guaranteed, with a $4 million club option on the back.
DL Hall has been shut down for a few weeks for the Brewers with a lat strain, as those initial injuries start to come in from the beginning of Spring Training.
Anthony Rendon is getting a hip surgery and will miss a lot of time, continuing the saga that has been his disastrous contract for the Angels and putting his future in the sport in doubt.