{"id":378635,"date":"2025-11-14T15:52:11","date_gmt":"2025-11-14T15:52:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/378635\/"},"modified":"2025-11-14T15:52:11","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T15:52:11","slug":"veteran-catcher-returns-to-braves-on-minor-league-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/378635\/","title":{"rendered":"Veteran Catcher Returns to Braves on Minor League Deal"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Atlanta Braves<\/a> made the move to add more catching depth to the system. According to their transaction page, catcher Chadwick Tromp has been re-signed on a minor league deal.\u00a0<\/p>\n

He spent parts of the last four seasons as a backup catcher for the Braves. He likely would have been the one to platoon with Murphy in 2025, but Drake Baldwin\u2019s rise made him an odd man out.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Tromp went hitless in five at-bats with a walk during his brief stint with the Braves in the majors this year. He was designated for assignment <\/a>in April and elected free agency. He spent time with the Orioles and Red Sox during the season. He elected free agency on Nov. 6 to depart from the Red Sox<\/a> organization.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Upon re-signing with the Braves, he was assigned to Triple-A Gwinnett. He\u2019s now down in the Dominican Winter League playing for Leones del Escogido.<\/p>\n

We know what everyone is thinking, and hold your horses. Tromp being back isn\u2019t, immediately, an indication of any moves the Braves could potentially make.\u00a0<\/p>\n

General manager Alex Anthopoulos made it clear during the GM Meetings that the plan is to split Sean Murphy and Drake Baldwin at catcher and designated hitter.<\/a> There is a contingency on whether they sign a full-time designated hitter. That could change the plan. For that reason, it doesn\u2019t hurt to have more options.<\/p>\n

That being said, teams add as much depth as they can during the offseason. It\u2019s the same reason they claimed two pitchers off waivers from the Orioles on Thursday.\u00a0<\/p>\n

They\u2019ve already lost one of their depth catcher, Austin Nola, to retirement recently. He opted to become<\/a> the Mariners\u2019 bullpen coach<\/a> instead. Tromp\u2019s signing came a couple of days before. They probably knew it was coming and picked up a catcher they were familiar with when they needed another catcher.\u00a0<\/p>\n

He\u2019s seen action with the Braves before. There is a good chance that they keep him and Sandy Leon around during the season in case somebody gets injured.\u00a0<\/p>\n

So far, all is quiet on the free-agent front for the Braves. They have made their decisions regarding club options (the deadline was last week). They\u2019ve made depth additions. So far, that’s it.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Their priorities are reportedly in place. They want starting pitching, relievers and a shortstop. Those are already set up in order of priority, let alone positions.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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