"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."
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.
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