The Braves have selected the contract of righty Jason Motte, David O’Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports on Twitter. To open an active roster spot, catcher Anthony Recker was optioned back to Triple-A.
Motte, 34, joined the Braves on a minors deal after he was cut loose by the Rockies. He has impressed in five scoreless appearances at Triple-A, allowing just two hits and a walk while fanning six opposing hitters.
Desperate times…
Can’t be worse than Roe or Krol. On second thought……
When will they address the bench
In 2020 when they have a competitive team
Bullpen has more issues right now than the bench. Although both are rough for sure.
I guess the bench they’re planning to go with is Jace, Lane Adams, Ryan Howard, and Kurt Suzuki. Doesn’t seem like they want to sign anyone for real money. Missing Sean Rodriguez really hurts.
The braves aren’t competing, of course they’re not going to spend money. You guys have 2-5 years of losing baseball ahead before things start turning around. It’s frustrating , I know, I’m a pirates fan.
Oh I’m sure you know. Just gotta wait it out. Hopefully not as long as Pittsburgh.
ryan howard isn’t in the majors tho
He’s gonna be in the next 2 weeks I bet you
I’d say by 2020. Also, Rodriguez was going to be the 2B/Super Utility. Phillips wouldn’t even be in ATL if Sean didn’t get hurt really bad. So there would still be a bench spot open
Motte is going to be fine.