This Day in Braves History: Atlanta acquires Manny Banuelos
The Braves acquire Manny Banuelos in 2015 but release him in 2016. He returns to the majors in 2019 and splits the 2022 season with the Yankees and Pirates.
Zack Wheat, outfielder for the Brooklyn Robins, is released in 1927 after 18 seasons. He led the NL in hitting in 1918 and had a .324 average in his final season in 1927. [ more ]
Raisel Iglesias shrugged off an early-season injury to clock in another pretty-much-expected, really good reliever season, making him a low-drama, backend performer that contrasted with some of the personnel issues the Braves had with their other relief options.