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Braves Outright Jay Flaa

By Anthony Franco | July 13, 2021 at 4:39pm CDT

The Braves announced they’re passed reliever Jay Flaa through waivers and assigned him outright to Triple-A Gwinnett. The 29-year-old doesn’t have the requisite service time to reject an outright assignment, so he’ll remain in the organization.

Flaa is a longtime Orioles farmhand who made his big league debut with Baltimore earlier this year. The O’s waived him after one appearance, though, and the Braves claimed him in mid-May. He’s spent the majority of his Braves tenure with Gwinnett, appearing in 13 games and totaling 14 innings of relief. Flaa’s allowed seven runs (six earned) with the Stripers, striking out a stellar 22 hitters (33.3%) but issuing an alarming 10 unintentional walks (15.4%).

Over parts of two Triple-A seasons, Flaa has pitched to a 5.22 ERA with a 21.1% strikeout rate and a 12% walk percentage. He’ll serve as high minors right-handed depth for an Atlanta bullpen that has disappointed this season. The Braves now have a pair of vacancies on their 40-man roster after placing Ronald Acuña Jr. on the 60-day injured list over the weekend.

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48 Comments

  1. bhambrave

    4 years ago

    Hopefully this means a trade or two are coming. Please don’t sign Hamels.

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    • samthebravesfan

      4 years ago

      Does it matter? Season’s over, they can have Hamels come on and eat some innings if they want to avoid starting some guy’s clock.

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      • bravesfan

        4 years ago

        I agree, but they don’t need Hamels…. so signing him wouldn’t make sense unless it’s a minor league deal, then trade Morton and/or smyly and have him come up to eat innings. But honestly at that point, what innings would he be eating? We have plenty of young talent that can get us through the season if we opt to sell.

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        • samthebravesfan

          4 years ago

          Doesn’t mean they’d actually develop, but I suppose it wouldn’t hurt.

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        • bravesiowafan

          4 years ago

          The point is some guys who haven’t had consistent big league time would…

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        • Smacky

          4 years ago

          Signing Hamels is pointless. As we saw with Shane Greene, you can’t stick him in Triple AAA for a month and expect things to go well. Even if someone signs him on his showcase day, then goes to AAA for a month he’s not helping a team until mid/ late August at the earliest.

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        • brandons-3

          4 years ago

          Plus starting pitching hasn’t really been an issue overall. Sure, it’s not some elite, consistent unit, but the offense and bullpen are much bigger holes.

          Truth be told, this was a good-not-great team on Opening Day that’s been watered down to somewhere between average and below-average.

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    • Doxie

      4 years ago

      Remember AA is a genius !

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      • Smacky

        4 years ago

        He really boned the Braves with the Acuna and Albies contracts…

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        • Zuke

          4 years ago

          You can’t be serious

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  2. hiflew

    4 years ago

    Every time I see this guy’s name it always feels like the writer left a couple of letters out of his last name.

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    • R.D.

      4 years ago

      It strikes me as a George Lucas creation

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    • iverbure

      4 years ago

      Exactly what I was thinking.

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  3. posty

    4 years ago

    He should add about 20 more letter “a”s after his current two. Make it really draw out the last name.

    Now pitching, Jay Flaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

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  4. OhDear

    4 years ago

    He pitched a game in the majors with the Braves so he didn’t spend the whole Braves tenure with Gwinnett.

    On a related note, how many players have played in 2 career games for 2 teams? In other words, does Flaa have the lowest game/team ratio in history?

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    • Anthony Franco

      4 years ago

      Whoops, somehow read his B-Ref page as two games with Baltimore as opposed to one with each team. Thanks for the heads up!

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  5. simondlap

    4 years ago

    His last name reads like someone’s about to sneeze while naming him.

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    • miltpappas

      4 years ago

      And it’s pronounced “flaw”. Some people are just born into their name.

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  6. bravesfan

    4 years ago

    Curious if this is creating space for a move or two to come. I highly doubt it…. and I think we should be sellers anyways. But maybe something better is about to happen

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    • Doxie

      4 years ago

      Bartolo & Franco !

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  7. Alabama Braves Fan 8

    4 years ago

    Sounds like they are about to do something, probably something like Adam Eaton or some other dumpster dive

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  8. jeffblauser

    4 years ago

    Season is over. Sell Morton, Smyly, Luke Jackson, and do whatever it takes to get rid of that ridiculous contract Will Smith is on.

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    • Mrsuntan

      4 years ago

      Morton will be a RAY by August 1st

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      • jeffblauser

        4 years ago

        No sense in holding on to him

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    • bravesiowafan

      4 years ago

      I’d sell Dansby before Morton. Morton only wanted to play for two teams this off-season all we need is him to enjoy being a brave and we could get him back next year. If you trade him you risk pissing him off.

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      • bhambrave

        4 years ago

        Does Dansby have any trade value? He’s ok, but…

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        • Smacky

          4 years ago

          11th in OPS for shortstops and 6th in HRs. Also led all shortstops in DWAR last year

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  9. bravesnation nc

    4 years ago

    They have space. Do something to improve the team. I hope they don’t do the “bargain bin” shopping for a “good clubhouse guy” that doesn’t perform. Need another bat in the lineup. Two outfield spots that need a upgrade.

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    • Alabama Braves Fan 8

      4 years ago

      If they could get 2 real hitters, we could have a chance, but I don’t really see them doing it

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    • SalaryCapMyth

      4 years ago

      Don’t forget the “veteran presence” as one of those intangibles we always over value.

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  10. LarryJ4

    4 years ago

    Adam Frazier and Kris Bryant COME ON DOWN! Your the next contestants on the Price is Right! It’ll cost Pache, Wilson, Contreras, and another young pitcher!!! Split them up as u may lol!

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  11. tstats

    4 years ago

    The pic for the article makes it look like Flaaaaaaaaa straight arms above his shoulder

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  12. TradeAcuna

    4 years ago

    I don’t understand the point of “going” for it. Even if they make the playoffs because no one in the East is good, they will be another first-round exit. Why build on their postseason failures? I know casuals like playoff appearances, but let it go. This team will be better off rebuilding than going for it.

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    • jeffblauser

      4 years ago

      Can’t say I’ve ever agreed with you due to your constant trolling but this time you are right. Maybe they can sign Mad Bum for next year lol

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  13. BraveJason

    4 years ago

    Ynoa will be back after the break. That’s what they are doing. This Ownership will not spend any money it’s smoke and mirrors.

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  14. Monkey’s Uncle

    4 years ago

    Pretty Flaa for a white… “gaa”

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  15. bhambrave

    4 years ago

    Trade for Joey Gallo and Kris Bryant. Move Riley to left field. I’d like Kimbrel too, but he’d cost to much in prospects. Bring Alex Jackson up when he’s ready.

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  16. bravesnation nc

    4 years ago

    I don’t EVER want to see Alex Jackson catching a Braves game again. Rather have Lucroy stay and back up Travis when he is back.

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    • jeffblauser

      4 years ago

      Alex Jackson can be a career Striper

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    • Dawgs #1

      4 years ago

      Trade Travis once he is back. He is at the end of his contract. Catchers are in big need.

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    • bravesiowafan

      4 years ago

      Jackson is an above average defensive catcher. He calls great games and the pitchers love him. You really are naive enough to think any pitcher who did well in AAA in the last few years doesn’t have to do with him? Pretty crazy to ignore

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  17. holecamels35

    4 years ago

    I’ll bet he was Flaa-bergasted.

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  18. Dawgs #1

    4 years ago

    It’s all about adding now for next year. Trade Morton, Smiley, Luke Jackson and any other bullpen guy. Trade Swanson if possible. 18th rank SS in the MLB. This season is a wash. It’s about building for next year and starting that now.

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    • angler

      4 years ago

      Cut bait this season. Reds come to mind with Swanson. Not popular but you have an aging 1B who will not be a good contract on the back end this time around who likely wants to be in west coast despite what is stated to media- Freeman to Boston. … possibly include Smiley and/or Jackson. They will give up a lot … possibly pull in a 3rd team. Giants for Smith .. not impressed. Panda to anyone who will take him. Find a way to bring Kimbrel back for 2022.. I would not be upset if the pitching coach goes away.

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  19. bhambrave

    4 years ago

    It’s interesting that so many people are bailing on the season because of the loss of Acuna. The Braves can replace him in the aggregate.

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  20. bravesnation nc

    4 years ago

    I haven’t given up on this squad, they need quality pitching that’s where it always starts. We need Travis to contribute when he gets back and we need a bat. Trade for Duval for 2nd half? They were good in 20 because the lineup was deep, with the loss of Acuna it shortens it even more. Wish we knew what’s happening with Ozuna.

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  21. Sky14

    4 years ago

    Didn’t realize J Fla played baseball when she wasn’t singing.

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  22. User 355748524

    4 years ago

    Bring him back Baltimore. Might as well keep the depthpen stocked and stacked.

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