SAN DIEGO – The Detroit Tigers joined winter meetings on the final day, sending right-handed reliever Joe Jiménez and cash matches to the Atlanta Braves for minor league reliever Jake Higginbotham and outfielder/third baseman Justyn – Henry Malloy. Malloy, 22, is the premium prospect in exchange for Jiménez. “(He) is the type of hitter who …
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Athleticism‘s Ken Rosenthal wrote earlier this week about what he’s been hearing so far in the offseason ($), and claimed the Braves were unlikely to sign any of the top shortstops in the free agents if they don’t reach a deal with Dansby Swanson. If that is indeed the case, and it is Swanson-or-bust in …
The Atlanta Braves believed Michael Harris II had the ability to hold his own at least at the majors after impressing the front office and coaching staff during spring training in 2021-22. At a minimum, they knew he was the best defensive center back in the organization, and with the Braves center backs hitting 0.186 …
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6:13 p.m.: Atlanta is paying $10 million off the deal, MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand reports (on Twitter). 5:14 p.m.: Rangers acquired right-handed Jake Odorizzi and cash rewards from the Braves, according to announcements from both teams. In exchange, Atlanta will receive a left-hander Colby Allard. In 2021, Odorizzi signed a two-year, $23.5 million contract with the …
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