On Monday night, the Atlanta Braves will begin a series with the Mariners in Seattle.
The Braves are coming off a sweep of the Colorado Rockies (in Denver).
Jonah Heim finished Sunday’s 11-6 win with one home run and five RBI’s.
Braves Announce Deal With Athletics
Right as their game with the Mariners started, the Braves announced that they had made a trade with the Athletics.
The Braves wrote (via X): “The #Braves tonight acquired cash considerations from the Athletics in exchange for C Jonah Heim.”
Heim began his career (as a rookie) with the Athletics in 2020.
He then spent five years with the Texas Rangers before joining the Braves this season.
The 2023 All-Star is currently batting .231 with nine hits, one home run, eight RBI’s and four runs in 12 games.
MLB Social Media Reacts To Trade
Here’s what people were saying about the deal:
@AthleticsRants: “I’m stoked about Jonah Heim being back on the A’s because of how low the bar was as far as the backup catcher position has been. I also liked him as the backup catcher to Sean Murphy on that 2020 Oakland A’s team. 2020 AL West Champs btw”
@carsontalksball: “Jonah Heim really went from getting replaced by Sean Murphy to backing up the dude who replaced Murphy on the Athletics. How ironic is that.”
@uprootedoakland: “The A’s are acquiring C Jonah Heim from the Atlanta Braves for cash considerations. Heim returns to the A’s after being dealt in 2021 as part of the Elvis Andrus trade.”
@bwstanley26: “Wait why? He was really good for us and catcher isn’t exactly a position known for longevity and durability… I hope we don’t regret this”
@NYSports29: “Honestly the best fit, he has good potential to rebound in Sacramento & rejoins the AL West.”
@dylanq_2: “The A’s have acquired Jonah Heim from the Braves for cash considerations. Nice move to bring in a hot bat and replace the struggling Wynns.”
@travTHEengineer: “Thanks for those 5 RBIs in the win yesterday, my boy 🫡 Jonah Heim out.”
@laytonjackson: “Can we change catchers going to Sacramento? Murphy 0-for-2 in ABS challenges TWO batters in…🙄😡”
@CrystalSeth: “All so Murphy can come up and hit .190 for the season”
@realryansmithx: “After his first homer as a Brave. 😞”
Braves And Athletics Right Now
The Braves are at the top of the National League East with a 25-10 record in 35 games.
They are 13-4 in 17 games on the road.
Meanwhile, the Athletics are 18-16 in 34 games, which has them at the top of the American League West.
They will start a series with the Phillies on Tuesday night in Philadelphia.
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