"The Braves have signed catcher Austin Nola to a minor league deal, according to USA Today's Bob Nightengale. The contract contains an invitation to Atlanta's big league spring camp. Nola appeared in 345 MLB games with the Padres and Mariners from 2019-2023, posting some very solid numbers at the plate before his production tailed off badly by the 2023 campaign. Nola spent the 2024 season with the Royals' Triple-A affiliate without getting any more playing time in the Show,"
"The early part of Nola's 2025 campaign was spent battling injuries, but he played well enough at Triple-A to earn a selection to Colorado's active roster. Nola didn't fare nearly as well, hitting .184/.225/.211 over 41 plate appearances and 14 games with the Rox before being designated for assignment and then outrighted off the 40-man roster in August. He elected free agency rather than accept that outright assignment, so Nola has had a bit of extra time to line up his next stop."
"Atlanta is set at the MLB level with Drake Baldwin and Sean Murphy as their catchers, but Chuckie Robinson is the only other backstop in the system with any big league experience. Nola can provide some depth for the Braves in camp, and could even chip in as a reserve first baseman. Now entering his age-36 season, time may be running out for Nola to re-establish himself as even a backup in the majors,"
Austin Nola signed a minor-league contract with the Braves that includes an invitation to big league spring camp. He appeared in 345 MLB games with the Padres and Mariners, producing solid offensive numbers before a decline in 2023. Nola spent 2024 in Triple-A and signed with the Rockies last winter. Early in 2025 he battled injuries but reached Colorado's active roster, then hit .184/.225/.211 over 41 plate appearances before being designated for assignment and outrighted in August. He elected free agency. The Braves have Drake Baldwin and Sean Murphy as MLB catchers, leaving Nola as camp depth and a potential reserve first baseman.
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