MARCH 20, 2022•MLB.COM
Jansen fulfills childhood dream in donning Braves uniformNORTH PORT, Fla. -- As Kenley Jansen experienced his first day with his new employer, he reminisced about those childhood days when his love...
Brock Holt - Signs MiLB deal with AtlantaHolt agreed to a minor-league contract with Atlanta on Sunday that includes an invite to big-league camp, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
ImpactHolt played in 77 games for Texas last season and posted a .579 OPS in 260 plate appearances. He'll compete for a bench role as a utility player with Atlanta.
MARCH 20, 2022•ROTOWIRE
The latest on Braves top prospectsWelcome to the Braves prospect update, where you’ll find news, promotions and standout performances, all year long.
MARCH 20, 2022•MLB.COM
Drew Waters - Scratched with hamstring issueWaters was scratched from the lineup for Sunday's spring game against the Phillies due to right hamstring tightness.
ImpactWaters was penciled in to start in right field and bat eighth, but the hamstring issue will keep him off the field. It's unclear how long he's expected to be sidelined by the injury. Jesse Franklin stepped into the lineup in his place for Atlanta.
MARCH 20, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Mike Zunino - Rays use pitch-calling deviceZunino and the Rays are trying out a new pitch-calling device, according to Adam Berry of MLB.com. The team raved about the system called PitchCom in an attempt to "improve the pac...
ImpactOn Saturday, Zunino and pitcher Phoenix Sanders used the system, with Brandon Lowe also involved in the communication. Although the pitch-calling device isn't necessarily fantasy-relevant, it's another piece of information to consider as the game of baseball evolves. If the pace of play increases with its usage, maybe it leads to changes with balls in play, fatigue, shifts or other unforeseen outcomes.
MARCH 20, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Rosenthal: In contacting Braves, other clubs, about Carlos Correa, Scott Boras was looking beyond 2022At one point, the agent floated to the Braves the same terms Carlos Correa received from the Twins.
MARCH 20, 2022•THEATHLETIC.COM
AP source: Marlins, Soler agree on $36 million, 3-year deal
The Miami Marlins have been seeking a big bat, and they’re hoping reigning World Series MVP Jorge Soler fits the billMARCH 20, 2022•ASSOCIATED PRESS
