Verify again all through the offseason for updates on the Braves’ accidents and roster strikes.
Dec. 30: LHP Chris Sale acquired from Crimson Sox for INF Vaughn GrissomAtlanta pulled off a major commerce with Boston, including veteran left-hander Sale, a seven-time All Star, in trade for a promising younger infielder in Grissom. The membership hopes Sale can contribute frequently within the beginning rotation — which might be notable, since accidents restricted him to simply 11 begins from 2020-22.
“There’s well being historical past, and I perceive that’s going to be a subject,” Braves president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos stated. “However we predict he’s a playoff-caliber starter and that’s what we had been available in the market for this offseason. We’ll be certain to do what we will to maintain him on the mound.”
Dec. 15: LHP Ray Kerr, INF Matt Carpenter and money acquired from Padres for OF Drew CampbellThe Braves love the upside possessed by Kerr, a 29-year-old reliever who produced a 30.7% strikeout price over 22 appearances for San Diego this previous season. Kerr’s worth is enhanced by the very fact he has a Minor League choice remaining. This may present flexibility inside a bullpen that was additionally strengthened this offseason by the addition of Aaron Bummer’s highly effective left arm. A.J. Minter, Tyler Matzek and Dylan Lee are three veteran left-handers who’re projected to be in Atlanta’s bullpen combine subsequent yr. So the Braves may be affected person with Kerr, who’s beneath contractual management via 2029. To get Kerr, the Braves needed to tackle Carpenter’s $5.5 million wage. Carpenter possible shall be traded.
Dec. 9: C Max Stassi and money traded to White SoxOne day after being acquired from the Angels, Stassi and money concerns had been despatched to the White Sox for a participant to be named later. Stassi was acquired in trade for Evan White, who possesses one of many contracts the Braves accepted to get Jarred Kelenic from the Mariners on Sunday. The groups haven’t revealed how a lot of Stassi’s $7 million wage Atlanta coated with the money concerns.
Dec. 7: LHP Angel Perdomo indicators cut up contract; INF Evan White outrightedPerdomo returns to the Braves a number of weeks after he was non-tendered. The left-handed reliever will miss the 2024 season whereas recovering from Tommy John surgical procedure, however the Braves can have the choice to manage him for a number of years past that.
White possesses one of many two unhealthy contracts the Braves took on to amass Jarred Kelenic from the Mariners on Sunday. It is no shock White handed via waivers, as he’s owed $17 million over the subsequent two seasons and a pair of hip surgical procedures has stored him out of the Majors since 2021. If he is wholesome, he can start resurrecting his profession with Triple-A Gwinnett. White will nonetheless obtain the $7 million owed to him for 2024, and his AAV will rely towards Atlanta’s Aggressive Steadiness Tax.
Dec. 5: LHP Marco Gonzales traded to PiratesThe Braves took on two unhealthy contracts to amass outfielder Jarred Kelenic from the Mariners on Sunday. They moved a kind of unhealthy contracts on Tuesday, after they traded the southpaw Gonzales and money to the Pirates for a participant to be named later. Gonzales was owed $12 million for the 2024 season. It’s unknown precisely how a lot the Braves saved with this deal.
RHP Charlie Morton (proper index finger sprain)Anticipated return: 2024Morton was not obtainable throughout the Nationwide League Division Collection; had the Braves made the NL Championship Collection, they’d hoped he’d be obtainable by then. The veteran felt finger discomfort with one out within the first inning of his Sept. 22 begin at Nationals Park. He did not return for the beginning of the second inning. An MRI examination confirmed the hurler is not coping with something extra vital than a sprain. (Final up to date: Oct. 13)
RHP Jackson Stephens (proper elbow irritation)Anticipated return: 2024Stephens pitched two scoreless innings with two strikeouts in his look towards the Nationals on Sept. 30. In 5 video games this season, the right-hander had a 3.00 ERA with 11 strikeouts throughout 12 innings. (Final up to date: Oct. 13)
LHP Dylan Lee (left shoulder irritation)Anticipated return: 2024Lee missed greater than three months with a shoulder ailment earlier than returning to Atlanta’s roster at first of September. He made 4 appearances earlier than being positioned again on the injured checklist. He was transferred to the 60-day IL on Sept. 17. (Final up to date: Oct. 13)
LHP Kolby Allard (left shoulder nerve irritation)Anticipated return: 2024Allard exited within the second inning towards the White Sox on July 16 and was positioned on the 60-day injured checklist, retroactive to July 17, with left shoulder nerve irritation. It turned out to be a season-ending damage for Allard, who opened the season on the 60-day IL with an indirect pressure. (Final up to date: Oct. 13)
LHP Tyler Matzek (Tommy John surgical procedure)Anticipated return: 2024Matzek is recovering from Tommy John surgical procedure and plans to return in 2024. (Final up to date: Oct. 13)
RHP Huascar Ynoa (Tommy John surgical procedure)Anticipated return: 2024Ynoa is recovering from surgical procedure. (Final up to date: Oct. 13)
