The Braves have claimed righty reliever Cristhian Martinez off waivers from the Marlins, tweets Dave O'Brien of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The team then optioned him to Triple-A.
Florida designated Martinez for assignment on Saturday to free up a 40-man roster spot. The 28-year-old posted a 5.13 ERA and a 6.2 K/9 with a 2.7 BB/9 in 26.1 innings of relief for the Marlins last year. He's never spent a day in Triple-A, but his minor league walk rate is impressive at 1.8 BB/9.
Heads up – story says the Braves claimed him from the Braves.
Yeah I saw, thanks.
Maybe a year in AAA will help this kid
I like.
Interesting the Braves seem to be signing bullpen depth I reckon.
Interesting the Braves seem to be signing bullpen depth I reckon.