Great News: The Return of Chadwick Tromp, Season Descriptions, and Much More

After refusing to tender Chadwick Tromp on Friday, the Braves re-signed him to a minor league contract. This isn’t a big deal, but Tromp is a guy who seems like he’ll reach the majors again for Atlanta this season, as he’s a perfectly good third catcher with minor league options who can come up and fill in for an injury in the major league catching pair. I’m surprised he returned so quickly and didn’t look for a major league deal, given the bar at catcher is so low that I’d figure he could at least get a backup gig somewhere in the majors despite his subpar offensive profile.

Perhaps Atlanta struck a handshake agreement with Tromp and his agent to get him off the 40-man roster while paying him well on a minor league deal. Whatever the case may be, Tromp is a key member of the organization, and it’s great to have him back in Atlanta, along with the extra 40-man flexibility.

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There was a trade of some significance, as the DBacks acquired Eugenio Suarez from the Mariners for a reliever and a catcher.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s agent says that nearly half the league has reached out about his client.

Today in Braves History: The Braves sign Brian Jordan to a five-year contract.

Braves Franchise History

1964 – The Mets purchase Warren Spahn from the Milwaukee Braves. Spahn will serve as part of New York’s coaching staff and will put up a 4-12 record before he is released. Spahn will then sign with the San Francisco Giants.

1998 – The Braves and outfielder Brian Jordan agree on a five-year deal.

2013 – The Yankees agree to a five-year, $85 million contract with former Braves catcher Brian McCann.

MLB History

1943 – Commissioner Kenesaw Landis finds that Phillies owner William D. Cox is ineligible to hold office or be employed for the rest of his life because he wagered on his own club.

Maury Wills wins the National League MVP Award over teammate Tommy Davis in 1962. With 104 stolen bases, Wills shattered Ty Cobb’s single-season record. Davis led the National League in batting average (.346) and RBI (153).

Danny Murtaugh, Pirates manager, announces his retirement due to health concerns in 1971. Vill Virdon has been appointed as his replacement. Murtaugh, who led the Pirates to a World Series victory in 1970, returned to the Pirates’ bench in 1974 as a substitute for Virdon, who had been dismissed.

1977 – The Yankees sign Goose Gossage to a six-year, $2.75 million contract.

1988 – The Yankees sign Steve Sax to a three-year contract.

Victor Martinez signs a four-year, $50 million contract with the Tigers in 2010.

In 2015, the Dodgers hire Dave Roberts to replace Don Mattingly as manager.

2016 – Taijuan Walker and Ketel Marte are acquired from the Mariners in exchange for Jean Segura, Mitch Hanigar, and Zac Curtis.

Wander Franco signs a 12-year agreement with the Rays with an estimated $185 million in 2021.