On Saturday afternoon, the Atlanta Braves continued their series with the New York Mets at Citi Field.
The Braves have lost three games in a row (most recently dropping Friday’s game 7-5).
UPDATE: The Braves won 3-1.
Released Braves Pitcher Signs With New Team
Earlier this week, the Braves announced the news that they had released Javy Guerra from their organization.
He did not appear in a game for Atlanta (but was with their Triple-A team in Gwinnett).
Over 16 games, Guerra went 0-1 with a 5.68 ERA.
@StripersReport wrote (on June 11): “NEWS: Stripers release RHP Javy Guerra. Guerra was activated off the Gwinnett Development List yesterday before allowing 4 runs in just 0.2 innings in last night’s game, where Jacksonville pummeled the Stripers 14-2.”
It’s now been announced that Guerra has signed a Minor League deal with the Chicago White Sox.
MLB.com wrote: “Chicago White Sox signed free agent RHP Javy Guerra to a minor league contract.”
Guerra’s Background
Guerra spent the first three seasons of his MLB career with the San Diego Padres.
After San Diego, he had stops with the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers.
Adrian White of FutureSox wrote: “#WhiteSox have signed RHP Javy Guerra to a MiLB deal, per @KnightsBaseball He’s been up to triple digits in the past.”
The 30-year-old last played in an MLB game during the 2023 season.
Over 61 career games, Guerra has gone 3-1 with a 6.43 ERA.
Braves Right Now
The Braves are at the top of the National League East with a 45-24 record in 69 games.
They are 5-5 over their last ten games (and 23-13 in 36 games on the road).
White Sox Right Now
The White Sox are at the top of the American League Central with a 37-31 record in 68 games.
They are in the middle of a series with the Los Angeles Dodgers (at home).
Recently Released Atlanta Braves Pitcher Signs With New MLB Team