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December 9: C Max A trade of Stassi and cash to the White Sox
Stassi was dealt to the White Sox along with financial considerations for a player to be named later, one day after being acquired from the Angels. Evan White, who holds one of the contracts the Braves accepted to acquire Jarred Kelenic from the Mariners on Sunday, was acquired in exchange for Stassi. The teams have not disclosed the portion of Atlant
In exchange for catcher Max Stassi and infielder David Fletcher, the Braves sent left-hander Tyler Thomas and first baseman David Fletcher to the Angels, therefore clearing the $17 million owed to Evan White. After coming from Seattle in the Jarred Kelenic trade, White had only been with the Braves for five days. On Wednesday, during the Rule 5 Draft’s Minor League phase, Thomas was chosen apart from the Mets. See more below.
a’s $7 million contract that was paid for Stassi with monetary considerations.
After being non-tendered, Perdomo rejoins the Braves a few weeks later. After undergoing Tommy John surgery, the left-handed reliever will miss the 2024 season, but the Braves will still have the opportunity to use him for a few more seasons.
One of the two terrible contracts that the Braves took on when they acquired Jarred Kelenic from the Mariners on Sunday belongs to White. White’s waiver pass is understandable given that he is due $17 million over the next two seasons and hasn’t played in the Major Leagues since 2021 due to two hip operations. He can start rebuilding his career with Triple-A Gwinnett if he’s healthy. White will continue to get the $7 million that is due to him in 2024, and Atlanta’s Competitive Balance Tax will be applied to his AAV.
On Sunday, the Braves acquired outfielder Jarred Kelenic from the Mariners by taking on two terrible contracts. On Tuesday, they relocated one of those terrible contracts, sending cash and southpaw Gonzales to the Pirates in exchange for a player who will be revealed later. $12 million was due to Gonzales for the 2024 campaign. The precise amount of money the Braves saved on this transaction is uncertain.
In keeping with their hectic offseason, the Braves opened the 2023 Winter Meetings by acquiring Kelenic from the Mariners. Atlanta is hoping that Kelenic will fill the void in left field perfectly. See more below.
The Braves had hoped that Morton would be ready by the time the team advanced to the NL Championship Series, but he was unavailable during the National League Division Series. In the first inning of his start on September 22 at Nationals Park, the veteran had stiffness in his fingers with one out. At the beginning of the second inning, he was absent. The athlete’s condition is found to be no more serious than a sprain by an MRI. (Updated as of October 13)
On September 30, Stephens faced the Nationals and went two innings without giving up a run and striking out two batters. This season, in five games, the right-hander has a 3.00 ERA in 12 innings pitched with 11 strikeouts. (Updated as of October 13)
With a shoulder injury, Lee missed over three months of action before making his way back to Atlanta’s lineup in early September. Before being added back to the disabled list, he played in four games. On September 17, he was moved to the 60-day IL. (Updated as of October 13)
With left shoulder nerve inflammation, Allard left the game against the White Sox in the second inning on July 16 and was placed on the 60-day injured list, effective July 17. Allard, who began the season on the 60-day injured list due to an oblique strain, ended up having an injury that ended the season. (Updated as of October 13)
Matzek intends to make a comeback in 2024 while he recovers from Tommy John surgery. (Updated as of October 13)