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Braves Sign David Carpenter, Nine Others To Minors Deals

By Jeff Todd | November 24, 2015 at 1:05pm CDT

The Braves have announced the signings of ten players to minor league contracts, each of which includes an invitation to major league camp. Righty David Carpenter is perhaps the most notable, but the list includes several other recognizable names.

Joining Carpenter in Atlanta’s camp this spring will be fellow righties Chris Volstad and Madison Younginer. Also reporting early for camp will be four catchers: former big leaguer Ryan Lavarnway, along with Willians Astudillo, Matt Kennelly, and Braeden Schlehuber. Veteran infielders Reid Brignac and Chase d’Arnaud, as well as outfielder Matt Tuiasosopo, are also joining the Braves.

Carpenter, 30, had an up-and-down 2015 after being sent from Atlanta to the Yankees in a deal that netted Manny Banuelos. He struggled in New York, generated good results in a short stint with the Nationals, and then ended the season with shoulder issues. Carpenter will look to recover the form he showed over is two years with the Braves, when he worked to a 2.63 ERA over 126 2/3 innings, with an impressive 10.0 K/9 against 2.6 BB/9.

There’s plenty of big league experience in the remainder of that group, too. Volstad threw well at Triple-A last year for the Pirates and could compete for a job in the rotation or the pen. Lavarnway spent time in the majors with Atlanta last season and might well end up the backup catcher if Christian Bethancourt isn’t deemed worthy of a roster spot. And Brignac and d’Arnaud might battle for a utility role.

Scout.com’s Bill Shanks first reported Carpenter’s signing. David O’Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution tweeted the Volstad signing.

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Atlanta Braves Transactions Chase d'Arnaud Chris Volstad David Carpenter Matt Tuiasosopo Reid Brignac Ryan Lavarnway

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Comments

  1. R.D.

    8 years ago

    Lavarnway did well last year, Carp should rebound well in a comfortable environment, and Astudillo looks like he may have been quite a steal, kid does not strike out.

    Reply
  2. jkunkle

    8 years ago

    If Carpenter can get close to his older Braves days, will be a good bargain.

    Reply
  3. braves91

    8 years ago

    Nice. Like the carpenter signing. He’ll do fine in atl.

    Reply
  4. bravhorn22

    8 years ago

    Does this mean the Braves now have both David Carpenters?

    Reply
  5. Turtle

    8 years ago

    Younginer could be a solid pickup as a seventh-inning guy at some point.

    Reply
  6. Ray Ray

    8 years ago

    So does that mean both David Carpenters are currently on the Braves? I wish one of them would go by Dave or Davey or a middle name. It is almost as confusing as the two Matt Duffys that both play 3B.

    Reply
    • R.D.

      8 years ago

      Don’t forget the Alex Gonzalez conundrum

      Reply
    • braves91

      8 years ago

      Speaking of Matt Duffy, I’m curious if the braves and giants could work out a deal including Matt Duffy for Julio Teheran. They already have had talks about Shelby Miller. How about it giants fans? Seem fair?

      Reply
  7. TacomaGrit

    8 years ago

    That’s quite an impressive list of players (sarcasm) and should get the Braves over the hump in no time!

    Reply
  8. jonathanh1020

    8 years ago

    So braves win the trade against new York ,

    Reply
  9. ahale224

    8 years ago

    Dear Ted,

    We miss you.
    Sincerely,
    Braves’ Fans

    Reply
  10. braves91

    8 years ago

    Unless we sign another john rocker, we’re gonna be boring this year.

    Reply
  11. braves91

    8 years ago

    How’s this for a block buster deal? Braves send Shelby Miller, Mike Foltynewicz, adonis garcia, and Christian bethancourt to giants for Joe panik and Matt duffy. Seem fair or would braves be paying to much?

    Reply

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