ATLANTA — Connor Gillispie will come to Spring Coaching with an opportunity to fill one of many Braves’ bullpen voids.
The Braves introduced they signed Gillispie to a one-year, non-guaranteed contract on Friday evening. The monetary figures weren’t revealed. With this association, the 27-year-old pitcher has been given a spot on Atlanta’s 40-man roster. However he will likely be owed only a portion of his contract if launched earlier than the tip of Spring Coaching.
Gillispie made his MLB debut on Aug. 4 towards the Orioles, however he spent most of this season in Cleveland’s Minor League system. He allowed 4 hits and two earned runs in eight innings over three appearances earlier than being despatched again down. He posted a 4.05 ERA in 27 appearances (15 begins) for Triple-A Columbus this yr.
With Joe Jiménez anticipated to overlook most or the entire 2025 season, nearer Raisel Iglesias, Pierce Johnson, Aaron Bummer, Daysbel Hernandez, Grant Holmes and Dylan Lee are at the moment Atlanta’s solely projected bullpen members. Gillispie’s expertise as a starter may make him a protracted reduction candidate.
