A busy Friday for the Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves made a series of roster moves ahead of Friday’s non-tender deadline. First up, the club dealt right-hander Michael Soroka to the Chicago White Sox in return for lefty reliever Aaron Bummer. The Braves also sent Jared Shuster, Nicky Lopez, and Braden Shewmake to the Windy City.
A late-night trade!@Braves acquire LHP Aaron Bummer from the @WhiteSox for RHP Michael Soroka, LHP Jared Shuster, INF Nicky Lopez, INF Braden Shewmake and RHP Riley Gowens. pic.twitter.com/EuFJ12Br8G
— MLB (@MLB) November 17, 2023
Bummer signed on for 2024 at a $5.5M deal. The deal also includes club options for 2025 and 2026. The 30-year-old had a subpar 2023, owning a 5-5 record and managing a 6.79 ERA.
The Braves then traded relief pitcher Nick Anderson to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for cash considerations. Prior to this trade, Anderson was expected to be non-tendered.
In the final trade of the day, the Braves acquired right-hander Jackson Kowar in exchange for righty Kyle Wright, who will miss the 2024 season after undergoing shoulder surgery.
The Atlanta #Braves tonight acquired RHP Jackson Kowar from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for RHP Kyle Wright: pic.twitter.com/TcyaC7Epl9
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) November 18, 2023
Kowar, 27, made 23 appearances in 2023. He struck out 29 in 28 frames and manufactured a 6.43 ERA. His major league success is limited, but he may find his rhythm at the minor league level, with one option remaining.
More Braves News:
The Braves non-tendered seven players on Friday, including Michael Tonkin and Chadwick Tromp. The 40-man roster now turns to 30.
Our 2023 season in review series continues with Max Fried and Drew Lugbauer.
The Battery Power Podcast recaps the late-night Michael Soroka trade.
MLB News:
Click here to see all of the players that will be avoiding arbitration.
With the deadline behind us, here is a list of all the non-tendered MLB free agents.
The Boston Red Sox traded infielder Luis Urías to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for RHP Isaiah Campbell.
The Miami Marlins have acquired INF Vidal Bruján and reliever Calvin Faucher from the Tampa Bay Rays for two lower-level prospects and cash considerations.
The Milwaukee Brewers acquired first baseman/outfielder Jake Bowers from the New York Yankees in exchange for two minor leaguers.
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Title: Braves News: Michael Soroka, Kyle Wright traded, non-tender deadline, and more
Author: Kaitlyn Monnin
