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.
RunDMC
Desperate times…
realgone2
Can’t be worse than Roe or Krol. On second thought……
christynicks
When will they address the bench
realgone2
In 2020 when they have a competitive team
bravesfan
Bullpen has more issues right now than the bench. Although both are rough for sure.
robcope
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.
tylerall5
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.
realgone2
Oh I’m sure you know. Just gotta wait it out. Hopefully not as long as Pittsburgh.
bastros88
ryan howard isn’t in the majors tho
bravesfan1998
He’s gonna be in the next 2 weeks I bet you
realgone2
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
Braves2017
Motte is going to be fine.