On Friday, the Atlanta Braves will open up a series with the New York Yankees in the Bronx.
They are coming off a three-game series (at home) where they swept the Miami Marlins.
Most recently, the Braves won by a score of 11-3 on Thursday.
Atlanta Braves Signed 18-Year-Old Before Yankees
GettyWalt Weiss #22 of the Atlanta Braves looks on in the second inning against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park on July 30, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Ahead of their series with the Yankees, news came out that the Braves had signed Troy Fisher to a Minor League deal.
MLB.com wrote (on August 6): “Atlanta Braves signed free agent SS Troy Fisher to a minor league contract.”
MLB.com wrote (on August 7): “SS Troy Fisher assigned to FCL Braves.”
Social Media Reacts
Here’s what people were saying about the signing:
@MattPowers31: “Braves just added a very interesting UDFA in high school shortstop Troy Fisher. An Arkansas recruit from Missouri Projectable frame, excellent speed and good athlete, good power potential, also has a strong arm. The questions are if the defense is enough for short and if he will hit enough”
@TyGreene5: “Talented HS kid skipping college for a UDFA is interesting… any word on why?”
@WTDBraves2021WS: “The Braves have signed 18 year old SS Troy Fisher and assigned him to the FCL He was 308 overall on Perfect Game , 7th overall in Missouri , and was a Arkansas commit.”
@TGreenhutOD: “Looks like Atlanta has signed another UDFA, this one a prep SS who is committed to Arkansas. I personally do not have much on Troy Fisher but his profile looks very, very intriguing. Go read Philipp’s description”
Looking At The Braves Right Now
GettyAustin Riley #27 and Matt Olson #28 of the Atlanta Braves react after their 4-2 win over the Washington Nationals at Truist Park on August 02, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Braves are in the middle of an outstanding 2026 season.
They are the top team in the National League East with a 70-45 record in 115 games.
Over their last ten games, the Braves have gone 8-2 (and they are 31-25 in 56 games away from Truist Park).
GettyBrent Suter #39 of the Atlanta Braves pitches in the eighth inning of a game against the Miami Marlins at Truist Park on August 6, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Following three games in the Bronx against the Yankees, the Braves will then return home to host Bo Bichette and the New York Mets on Monday night in Georgia.
Atlanta Braves Quietly Signed 18-Year-Old Before Yankees Series