"According to a report by Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Atlanta Braves are adding catcher Austin Nola on a minor league deal with an invitation to Spring Training. Nola, the brother of long-time Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola, is a veteran of parts of six big leagues seasons. Austin Nola, who will be 36 next season, spent part of last season in the majors with the Colorado Rockies, appearing in 14 games."
"Assuming the report of his signing is confirmed by Atlanta, he will provide depth going into next season. With Drake Baldwin coming off an outstanding rookie season behind-the-plate, and the team still employing fellow backstop Sean Murphy, the big league roster appears set. However, Murphy is recovering from season-ending surgery and it a plausible trade asset for Atlanta this offseason."
"The team picked up catcher Chuckie Robinson at the end of the regular season as another reserve catching option. And although the Braves' own transaction page shows that they team re-signed Sandy Leon, there has been conflicting information as to either that is the case. For most of last season, the Braves organization has former big league catcher Jason Delay and James McCann in the minor leagues as depth options, although neither made it to the big leagues with Atlanta."
The Atlanta Braves are adding catcher Austin Nola on a minor league contract with an invitation to Spring Training. Nola will be 36 next season and spent part of 2024 in the majors with the Colorado Rockies, appearing in 14 games. He debuted with the Seattle Mariners in 2019 and played in the big leagues each season through 2024, with most of his playing time coming with the San Diego Padres. The Braves already have Drake Baldwin and Sean Murphy on the depth chart, with Murphy recovering from season-ending surgery and possibly available as a trade asset. Nola offers additional catching depth and some positional versatility after strong Triple-A hitting last season but limited big-league offense since 2022.
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