Atlanta Braves news and notes from Tuesday.
The Atlanta Braves wasted no time and made a series of roster moves on Tuesday, trimming it down to 56 players in camp. First up, pitchers Dylan Dodd and Hurston Waldrep were optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett. Then, fellow right-handers Enoli Paredes and Royber Salinas were reassigned to minor league camp.
The #Braves today optioned LHP Dylan Dodd and RHP Hurston Waldrep to Triple-A Gwinnett, and reassigned RHP Enoli Paredes and RHP Royber Salinas to minor league camp. Atlanta now has 56 players in camp.
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) February 25, 2025
The demotions of Dodd and Waldrep were a bit of a surprise, considering the two seemed to have a decent shot at making the starting rotation.
More Braves News:
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MLB News:
The Washington Nationals re-signed right-hander Kyle Finnegan after the two agreed to a one-year, $6M deal.
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