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1 month ago | worldbaseball.com | Atlanta Braves |Craig Kimbrel |Hector Neris |James McCann

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Jan 17, 2025 | worldbaseball.com | Atlanta Braves

About 1 minute reading time. NEW YORK (AP) — Turning their attention to the bullpen, the New York Mets have agreed with free agent left-hander A.J. Minter on a two-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Friday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the agreement was subject to a successful physical.

Jan 17, 2025 | chattooga1180.com | Atlanta Braves |Jimmy Holbrook

In a strategic move to bolster their pitching roster, the Atlanta Braves announced on Friday that they have claimed right-handed pitcher Amos Willingham off waivers from the Washington Nationals. The decision follows the Braves designating fellow right-handed pitcher Allan Winans for assignment. Willingham, pitched for the Chattooga Indians before making his mark at the collegiate level with the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.

Jan 17, 2025 | sports.yahoo.com | Atlanta Braves

Another longtime member of the Atlanta Braves is heading elsewhere. According to the New York Post's Jon Heyman, left-handed reliever AJ Minter has agreed to a two-year deal worth $22 million with the rival New York Mets. The Mets had been linked to a few relievers recently, including free-agent and Braves target lefty Tanner Scott.

Jan 17, 2025 | sports.yahoo.com | Atlanta Braves

The Atlanta Braves have added another pitcher for minor-league depth. According to his transaction page, right-handed pitcher Jackson Dannelley is heading to the Braves organization and has been assigned to the rookie-level FCL Braves. The 23-year-old reliever out of Texas spent part of the 2024 season in independent league ball with the Chicago Dogs of the American Association. The American Association is one of the high-ranked leagues of independent professional baseball in the United States.