Atlanta Braves news and notes from Friday.
The Atlanta Braves continue to make moves, most recently acquiring right-hander Nathan Wiles from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for cash considerations.
The Tampa Bay Rays have optioned RHP Hunter Bigge and RHP Eric Orze to Triple-A Durham. Additionally, RHP Nathan Wiles has been traded to the Atlanta Braves for cash considerations.
— Rays Communications (@RaysPR) March 21, 2025
26-year-old Wiles spent 2024 in Triple-A for the Rays. He has yet to make his major league debut, so he will likely serve as depth for the Braves in Triple-A.
More Braves News:
The Braves announced Friday that Drake Baldwin, Enyel de los Santos, and Héctor Neris have each been promoted to the major league roster. Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution caught up with Drake Baldwin after the announcement.
Chris Sale was sharp in his final outing of the spring as the Braves defeated the Rays, 7-3.
Our 2025 positional preview series continues with the bullpen.
Our 2025 NL East preview series wraps up with the Atlanta Braves.
MLB News:
The Texas Rangers announced that they have released veteran reliever Jesse Chavez, making him a free agent.
The Baltimore Orioles signed right-hander Kyle Gibson to a one-year, $5.25M deal. To open up a roster spot, the club placed Kyle Bradish on the 60-day injured list.
The Kansas City Royals acquired 1B/OF Mark Canha from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for cash. Canha rejoined the Brew Crew on a minor league deal last month.
The Arizona Diamondbacks agreed to a five-year, $18M contract extension with right-hander Justin Martinez.
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred announced that free agent left-hander Julio Urías will be suspended through the All-Star break after violating the league’s domestic violence policy.
San Diego Padres right-hander Yu Darvish will begin the season on the injured list after he was diagnosed with elbow inflammation.
Colorado Rockies infielder Thairo Estrada will miss four to eight weeks with a fractured wrist. He was hit by a pitch in Thursday’s spring game.