Monday introduced some anticipated and surprising information for the Braves.
The main however anticipated information of the day for Atlanta was that Chris Sale was named a finalist for the 2024 NL Cy Younger Award. The opposite Finalists are Zach Wheeler and Paul Skenes. Whereas each Wheeler and Skenes are definitely deserving to be acknowledged among the many three finest pitchers within the NL, it appears fairly apparent Sale is the clear favourite to win the award subsequent week. He was that tremendous on the mound this 12 months.
The surprising information of the day got here within the type of a commerce because the Braves acquired infielder Nick Allen from the Athletics in change for minor league arm Jared Johnson. Allen has proven some good glove work previously, as the vast majority of his worth lies in his protection. Although he has not had a lot success on the plate within the majors, he has loved some good success over the previous two years at Triple-A. It will likely be fascinating to see the place Allen stands on the roster because the offseason progresses.
Braves Information
The Braves signed Enoli Parades to a minor league deal. Parades had a 1.66 ERA throughout 21+ innings in 2024, however walks batters at a really excessive fee. He did have some intriguing minor league manufacturing.
Drake Baldwin made his debut for Group USA within the Premier 12 league.
Try the season opinions for Cavan Biggio and Owen Murphy.
MLB Information
The finalists for every of the main awards had been introduced on Monday, together with the MVP and Cy Younger Awards.
Rays shortstop Wander Franco was arrested as soon as once more following one other incident on Monday.
