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Braves reel from Murphy injury as León and Azócar come back to the majors
atlanta-braves-news21 days ago

Braves reel from Murphy injury as León and Azócar come back to the majors

Braves catcher Sean Murphy was placed on the 10-day injured list with a fractured left middle finger and is expected to miss at least two months, with Walt Weiss outlining the timeline. Veteran Sandy León returns to back up Drake Baldwin, and outfielder José Azócar re joins the majors after DFA’ing and signing a new minor-league contract. Jim Jarvis was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move, as Ha-Seong Kim’s return helped facilitate the roster shuffle.

Braves put Murphy on 10-day IL with fractured finger, add León and Azócar
baseball22 days ago

Braves put Murphy on 10-day IL with fractured finger, add León and Azócar

The Atlanta Braves placed catcher Sean Murphy on the 10-day injured list with a fractured left middle finger and signed catcher Sandy León to back up Mike Baldwin while promoting José Azócar to the active roster and optioning Jim Jarvis. Azócar is out of options and could face designation for assignment again when others return. Murphy’s injury followed a catcher-interference play, and X-rays confirmed the fracture with no return timetable yet. Atlanta also reinstated Ha-Seong Kim and placed Eli White on the concussion IL, leaving a regular outfield of Mike Yastrzemski, Michael Harris II and Mauricio Dubón with Azócar as depth.

Braves welcome Ronald Acuña Jr. back to lineup after injury
sports9 months ago

Braves welcome Ronald Acuña Jr. back to lineup after injury

The Atlanta Braves activated star outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. from the injured list after nearly three weeks, while outrighting veteran catcher Sandy León to Triple-A Gwinnett to open a roster spot. Acuña, who has been hampered by injuries this season, returned in strong form, hitting .306 with 14 home runs in limited play. León, a veteran catcher with minimal recent playing time, has the option to reject his outright assignment.

Rangers Make Multiple Roster Changes, Including Top Pitching Prospect Call-Up
sports3 years ago

Rangers Make Multiple Roster Changes, Including Top Pitching Prospect Call-Up

The Texas Rangers have made four roster moves, including optioning top pitching prospect Owen White to Double-A after his Major League debut. They also activated Joe Barlow from the injured list, called up catcher Sam Huff from Triple-A, and designated catcher Sandy Leon for assignment. Huff will join Jonah Heim as the Rangers' catchers, while Barlow returns after being sidelined with kidney stones. Leon, known for his defense, could attract interest on the DFA wire.

Rangers Release Sandy Leon and Reyes Moronta from Minor League Deals.
sports3 years ago

Rangers Release Sandy Leon and Reyes Moronta from Minor League Deals.

The Texas Rangers have re-signed veteran catcher Sandy Leon to a new minor league contract after he was released over the weekend. Leon had a solid spring with Texas, and his abilities with the glove and working with young pitchers are both highly respected. He will give the club an experienced backstop whose skills can be called upon if needed.