
Atlanta Braves
NEWS
9:04 AM - Jurickson Profar (ATL) flew to Atlanta on Sunday to undergo a CT scan on his jammed left wrist, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
2:48 PM - Jurickson Profar (ATL) was removed from Saturday's Grapefruit League game against Pittsburgh due to a jammed left wrist.
11:16 AM - Drake Baldwin (ATL) appears to be the favorite to begin the season as Atlanta's starting catcher with Sean Murphy (ribs) sidelined, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
11:08 AM - Pierce Johnson (ATL) is expected to open the season as one of Atlanta's primary setup men in front of closer Raisel Iglesias, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
10:59 AM - Spencer Strider (ATL) (elbow) threw 30 pitches in a live batting practice session Friday and used all his pitches, Ken Sugiura of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
11:28 AM - Ian Anderson (ATL) gave up a hit and four walks while striking out four over 3.1 scoreless innings during Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins.
9:09 AM - Domingo Gonzalez (ATL) optioned Gonzalez to Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday.
9:07 AM - Rolddy Munoz (ATL) optioned Munoz to Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday.
1:31 PM - Chris Sale (ATL) walked one and struck out four over four scoreless, no-hit innings during Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Twins.
9:50 AM - Matthew Batten (ATL) signed Batten to a minor-league contract Feb. 21 that includes an invitation to spring training.
12:06 PM - Jose Devers (ATL) reassigned Devers to minor-league camp Tuesday.
2:53 PM - Jarred Kelenic (ATL) went 1-for-3 with a soli home run in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Yankees.
2:47 PM - Matt Olson (ATL) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Yankees.
2:43 PM - Austin Riley (ATL) went 2-for-3 with a double, a home run, two runs scored and two RBI in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Yankees.
2:24 PM - Reynaldo Lopez (ATL) threw 44 pitches (25 strikes) in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Yankees, allowing one hit and two walks over 1.2 scoreless innings. He struck out one.
10:54 AM - Drake Baldwin (ATL) has a chance to open the season as Atlanta's starting catcher following the injury to Sean Murphy (rib), Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
10:49 AM - Sean Murphy (ATL) will be sidelined 4-to-6 weeks after being diagnosed with a fractured rib on his left side, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
8:40 AM - Hector Neris (ATL) signed a minor-league contract with Atlanta on Monday that includes an invitation to big-league spring training, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
5:34 PM - Chad Kuhl (ATL) was reassigned to minor-league camp by Atlanta on Sunday.
5:24 PM - Eddy Alvarez (ATL) reassigned Alvarez to minor-league spring camp.
2:53 PM - Jackson Stephens (ATL) signed a minor-league contract with Atlanta on Feb. 24.
1:12 PM - Ian Anderson (ATL) walked two batters without a strikeout over three scoreless, no-hit innings during Friday's Grapefruit league game against the Marlins.
4:00 PM - Chasen Shreve (ATL) reassigned Shreve to minor-league camp Saturday.
9:16 AM - Nacho Alvarez Jr. (ATL) said Saturday that his left wrist is feeling better and believes he can return to game action within the next couple of days, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
6:27 PM - Nacho Alvarez Jr. (ATL) was removed from Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals due to left wrist discomfort.
2:42 PM - Wander Suero (ATL) reassigned Suero to minor-league camp Thursday.
5:13 PM - Amos Willingham (ATL) optioned Willingham to Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday.
5:13 PM - Davis Daniel (ATL) optioned Daniel to Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday.
12:02 PM - Marcell Ozuna (ATL) went 1-for-2 with a walk and a two-run home run in Tuesday's split-squad game against the Red Sox.
11:56 AM - Spencer Schwellenbach (ATL) gave up a hit and struck out two over two scoreless innings in Tuesday's split-squad game against the Pirates.
9:40 AM - Reynaldo Lopez (ATL) said this week that his goal is to make 30-to-35 starts and pitch 200 innings in 2025, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
6:25 PM - Royber Salinas (ATL) reassigned Salinas (shoulder) to minor league camp Tuesday.
6:09 PM - Enoli Paredes (ATL) reassigned Paredes to minor-league camp Tuesday.
6:07 PM - Hurston Waldrep (ATL) optioned Waldrep to Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday.
5:56 PM - Dylan Dodd (ATL) optioned Dodd to Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday.
11:34 AM - Aaron Bummer (ATL) is expected to become Atlanta's top left-hander setup man in front of closer Raisel Iglesias following the offseason departure of A.J. Minter (hip), David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
11:56 AM - Ian Anderson (ATL) gave up one run on one hit and three walks over 1.2 innings in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Rays. He struck out one.
12:49 PM - Chris Sale (ATL) tossed two perfect innings with zero strikeouts in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Twins.
12:42 PM - Joe Jimenez (ATL) could end up missing the entire 2025 season as he recovers from offseason knee surgery, Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
11:53 AM - Spencer Strider (ATL) (elbow) threw to batters Friday, using both his fastball and curveball as he continues his recovery from last April's elbow surgery, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
12:12 PM - Sean Murphy (ATL) believes the oblique injury he suffered Opening Day last season prevented him from ever getting comfortable with his swing, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports. "It was a combination of a bunch of things," said this week. "Missing that much time at the beginning, that's not how I wanted to begin the season. I'm not sure my swing ever felt correct coming off the oblique, not that I was in any pain or hurt. Some things just fell off, and I never caught up and found a way to adjust."
11:57 AM - Chris Sale (ATL) will get the start Saturday for Atlanta's Grapefruit League opener against the Twins, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
11:42 AM - Hurston Waldrep (ATL) is working on his curveball this spring after previously shelving the pitch, Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
9:36 AM - Michael Harris II (ATL) said Sunday that he feels healthy heading into spring training after a productive offseason, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports. "I feel like I prepared perfectly this offseason," said. "Now, I just have to do whatever I can to make sure I stay healthy."
6:09 PM - Buck Farmer (ATL) has joined Atlanta's spring training camp as a non-roster invitee, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
10:59 AM - Spencer Strider (ATL) (elbow) could see action in at least one spring training game, Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
10:51 AM - Grant Holmes (ATL) is seen as the early favorite to retain a spot in the rotation once Spencer Strider (elbow) is healthy, Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
10:42 AM - Eli White (ATL) will spend most of spring training working as an infielder in an attempt to win a roster spot as a super-utility player, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
9:35 AM - Ronald Acuna Jr. (ATL) (knee) said Friday that he's planning to "take it easy" on the basepaths as he returns from left ACL surgery, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
1:00 PM - Jake Marisnick (ATL) signed Marisnick to a minor-league contract Thursday that includes an invitation to spring training, Justin Toscano of The Journal-Constitution reports.
11:40 AM - Austin Riley (ATL) (hand) took live batting practice at spring training Wednesday, Grant McAuley of 92.9 The Game Atlanta reports.
3:55 PM - Dylan Covey (ATL) signed a minor-league contract with Atlanta on Tuesday that includes an invite to major-league spring training, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
3:51 PM - Jake Diekman (ATL) signed a minor-league contract with Atlanta on Tuesday that includes an invite to big-league spring training, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
12:09 PM - Bryan De La Cruz (ATL) La Cruz is expected to platoon in right field with Jarred Kelenic until Ronald Acuna (knee) is cleared to return to the lineup, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
12:01 PM - Jurickson Profar (ATL) could hit leadoff for Atlanta until Ronald Acuna (knee) is fully healthy, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
11:55 AM - Ronald Acuna Jr. (ATL) (knee) will be brought along cautiously by Atlanta in order to try and avoid the struggles he experienced in 2022, after his first ACL surgery, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
1:52 PM - Spencer Strider (ATL) (elbow) could make at least one Grapefruit League appearance this spring and be ready for his season debut by late April, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
11:46 AM - AJ Smith-Shawver (ATL) will get a chance in training camp to win a rotation spot, and figures to get opportunities early in the season even if he begins the year back at Triple-A Gwinnett, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
10:35 AM - Chadwick Tromp (ATL) is the leading candidate to back up Sean Murphy behind the plate for Atlanta to begin the season, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
10:23 AM - Daysbel Hernandez (ATL) could take over the high-leverage role left open by the absence of Joe Jimenez (knee) in the Atlanta bullpen, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
6:22 PM - Chad Kuhl (ATL) signed a minor-league contract with Atlanta on Wednesday, Aram Leighton of JustBaseball.com reports.
1:15 PM - Ian Anderson (ATL) is out of minor-league options, making him a favorite to begin the season as part of the Atlanta rotation, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
1:10 PM - Grant Holmes (ATL) is a favorite to begin the season as part of the Atlanta rotation, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
4:06 PM - Kolton Ingram (ATL) signed Ingram to a minor-league contract Nov. 19.
2:32 PM - Drake Baldwin (ATL) has extended Baldwin an invitation to big-league camp during spring training.
10:01 AM - Chandler Seagle (ATL) signed Seagle to a minor-league contract Jan. 16.
1:09 PM - Jarred Kelenic (ATL) is slated to compete for playing time in right field until Ronald Acuna (knee) returns, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
1:01 PM - Ronald Acuna Jr. (ATL) (knee) is expected to miss the first month or so of the season, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
5:40 PM - Connor Gillispie (ATL) designated Gillispie for assignment Thursday, Lindsay Crosby of AthlonSports.com reports.
5:03 PM - Jurickson Profar (ATL) agreed to contract terms with Profar on Thursday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
6:22 PM - Curt Casali (ATL) signed Casali to a minor-league contract Jan. 17 that includes an invitation to spring training, Aram Leighton of Just Baseball reports.
1:44 PM - Chasen Shreve (ATL) signed Shreve to a minor-league contract Monday that includes an invitation to spring training, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
2:00 PM - Allan Winans (ATL) designated Winans for assignment Friday.
1:58 PM - Amos Willingham (ATL) claimed Willingham off waivers from the Nationals on Friday.
12:29 PM - Dany Jimenez (ATL) signed Jimenez to a minor-league contract Tuesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Mike Rodriguez reports.
10:53 AM - Garrett Cooper (ATL) agreed to a minor-league contract with Atlanta on Sunday that includes an invitation to big-league spring training, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
3:07 PM - Dylan Lee (ATL) agreed to a one-year, $1.025 million contract with Atlanta on Thursday to avoid arbitration.
12:16 PM - Jarred Kelenic (ATL) and Kelenic avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $2.3 million contract Thursday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
12:47 PM - Eddy Alvarez (ATL) signed Alvarez to a minor-league contract Monday.
9:53 AM - Enyel De Los Santos (ATL) signed De Los Santos to a minor-league contract on Dec. 15.
12:33 PM - Brian Moran (ATL) re-signed Moran to a minor-league contract on Dec. 17.
1:18 PM - Davis Daniel (ATL) acquired Daniel from the Angels on Friday in exchange for Mitch Farris.
3:32 PM - Jordan Weems (ATL) signed Weems to a minor-league contract Tuesday, Spencer Nusbaum of The Washington Post reports.
11:02 AM - Bryan De La Cruz (ATL) signed De La Cruz on Sunday to a one-year. non-guaranteed contract.
11:20 AM - Wander Suero (ATL) has signed Suero to a minor-league contract, Matt Eddy of Baseball America reports.
3:18 PM - Conner Capel (ATL) signed Capel to a minor-league contract Dec. 7.
8:05 PM - Jose Devers (ATL) signed a minor-league contract with Atlanta on Thursday, Aram Leighton of Just Baseball reports.
12:40 PM - Royber Salinas (ATL) re-signed Salinas (shoulder) to a minor-league contract Tuesday.
12:18 PM - Ray Kerr (ATL) re-signed Kerr (elbow) to a minor-league contract Tuesday.
2:09 PM - Carlos D. Rodriguez (ATL) signed Rodriguez to a one-year contract Friday.
4:10 PM - Chris Sale (ATL) said Wednesday that he is fully recovered from the back spasms that kept him off Atlanta's National League Wild Card Series roster, Lindsay Crosby of AthlonSports.com reports.
6:54 PM - Chris Sale (ATL) was named the 2024 National League Cy Young Award winner Wednesday.
9:24 AM - Charles Leblanc (ATL) signed Leblanc to a minor-league contract Wednesday.
9:21 AM - Yohel Pozo (ATL) signed Pozo to a minor-league contract Wednesday.
8:54 PM - Enoli Paredes (ATL) agreed to a minor-league contract with Atlanta on Monday, which includes an invitation to spring training, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
6:56 PM - Nick Allen (ATL) acquired Allen from the Athletics on Monday in exchange for Jared Johnson.
5:01 PM - Spencer Strider (ATL) president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos said Tuesday that it's unlikely Strider (elbow) will be ready for Opening Day, Justin Toscano of The Journal-Constitution reports.
4:58 PM - Ronald Acuna Jr. (ATL) president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos said Tuesday that it appears unlikely Acuna (knee) will be ready for Opening Day, Justin Toscano of The Journal-Constitution reports.
2:07 PM - Marcell Ozuna (ATL) exercised Ozuna's $16 million club option for 2025, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
2:59 PM - Reynaldo Lopez (ATL) signed a three-year, $30 million contract with Atlanta on Saturday.
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