On Sunday, the Atlanta Braves will look to win their series with the Los Angeles Dodgers in California.
They are tied up at 1-1 after the first two games.
Most recently, the Braves won by a score of 7-2 (on Saturday).
Ozzie Albies led the team with two hits, two RBI’s and one run scored.
UPDATE: The Braves won Sunday’s game 7-2.
Atlanta Braves Sign Intriguing 25-Year-Old
Ahead of Sunday’s game, Francys Romero of Beisbol FR reported that the Braves are signing a 25-year-old pitcher to a minor league deal.
The news was first reported by Miguel Rodríguez Hernández of Pelota Cubana USA.
Romero wrote: “Sources: Cuban LHP Julio Robaina signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves. Robaina, 25, was Cuba’s No. 3 starter in the 2026 WBC. He posted a 1-0, 1.47 ERA, 18.1 IP and 15 strikeouts with Quintana Roo in the Mexican Baseball League this season.”
Robaina, 25, was Cuba’s No. 3 starter in the 2026 WBC.
He posted a 1-0, 1.47 ERA, 18.1 IP and 15 strikeouts with Quintana Roo in the Mexican Baseball League this season.
Robaina has many years of experience in the Houston Astros organization.
In 2023, he went 10-6 with a 3.18 ERA in 26 games in Double-A.
Romero also reported that Robaina will now head to the Gwinnett Stripers (Triple-A affiliate of the Braves).
He will be worth keeping an eye on, as a few good outings could give him a real chance to make his MLB debut for the Braves.
Romero had written (on April 3, 2025): “Cuban LHP Julio Robaina (24) signed with the Tigres de Quintana Roo in the Mexican Baseball League for the 2025 season, per source. Robaina spent 7 years with the Astros in the Minor Leagues and had a great season in Double-A in 2023 (10-6, 3.18 ERA), 116.0 IP, and 114 SO.”
Robaina spent 7 years with the Astros in the Minor Leagues and had a great season in Double-A in 2023 (10-6, 3.18 ERA), 116.0 IP, and 114 SO.
Braves Right Now
After missing the 2025 MLB playoffs, the Braves are rolling to start the year.
They are the first-place team in the National League East with a 27-13 record in 40 games (and 15-7 in 22 games on the road).
Following Sunday’s game, the Braves will return home to host the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday (they are off on Monday).
At home, they have gone 12-6 in 18 games.
Atlanta Braves Sign Intriguing 25-Year-Old Pitcher Before Cubs Series