Braves Briefing: ‘He’ll prepare as a starting pitcher this winter’.
The most recent pitcher to sign with the Atlanta Braves this offseason is Reynaldo Lopez.” He’ll prepare as a starting pitcher this winter and will be stretched out in spring training to give the Braves another option for the rotation,” writes Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. They believe he might be useful in both capacities.
As our Lindsay Crosby wrote it:
- López inked a three-year contract worth $4 million in 2024, $11 million in 2025, and $11 million in 2026. Atlanta has a $8 million club option with a $4 million buyout for 2027. López gave one percent of his contract to the Atlanta Braves foundation, as is customary for Atlanta’s free agency signings and renewals.
- The bullpen now has four righties and four lefties after the addition of the right-handed López. In high leverage situations, López joins Raisel Iglesias, Pierce Johnson, and Joe Jiménez. Left-handers Aaron Bummer and AJ Minter should have the most high-leverage use while Tyler Matzek (who had Tommy John surgery) is back and Dylan Lee (shoulder) is being assessed by the organization.
When are pitchers and catchers expected to report?
Eighty-three days. Pitchers and catchers are anticipated to report on Monday, February 12th, ahead of Atlanta’s first spring training game against the Tampa Bay Rays on February 24th. The reporting date will be formally announced in January.
Here are FanDuel’s odds for the top 10 clubs to win the 2024 World Series.
Atlanta Braves – +600
Los Angeles Dodgers – +700
Texas Rangers – +850
Houston Astros – +850
Philadelphia Phillies – +1100
New York Yankees – +1400
Tampa Bay Rays – +1500
Toronto Blue Jays – +1500
Baltimore Orioles – +1500
Minnesota Twins – +1800.
The Atlanta Braves may choose to start Reynaldo Lopez at first base. The most recent pitcher to sign with the Atlanta Braves this offseason is Reynaldo Lopez. According to Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, “He’ll be stretched out in spring training to give the Braves another option for the rotation after preparing as a starting pitcher this winter.”