Yasmani Grandal, the veteran catcher, has declined a contract offer from the Atlanta Braves, potentially eyeing retirement if he does not secure a starting role. The decline may stem from the existing presence of established starter Sean Murphy with the Braves. Despite previous accolades, including two All-Star selections, Grandal's recent stint with the Chicago White Sox was less impressive, recording a .226 average and negative WAR in his final seasons. He has since signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates, showing a slight uptick in performance at the end of the year.
According to a recent report, free agent catcher Yasmani Grandal turned down a contract offer from the Braves, potentially considering retirement if an opportunity doesn't arise.
It's unclear why Grandal declined the Braves' offer, but he may be waiting for a starting role, as the Braves already have established starter Sean Murphy.
Grandal's performance with the White Sox was underwhelming, hitting just .226 and producing a negative WAR in his last two seasons, prompting questions about his future.
After a less fruitful tenure in Chicago, Grandal signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates for 2024, showing slight improvement as he ended the year hitting nine home runs.
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