The Braves and catcher Chadwick Tromp agreed to a minor league contract earlier this week, in response to the MiLB.com transaction tracker. The BSE Company consumer will most likely get a non-roster invite to Spring Coaching and open the season at Triple-A Gwinnett.
Tromp certified for minor league free company final week after ending the 12 months within the Crimson Sox’s farm system. The Aruban-born catcher had hit simply .135/.183/.167 in 28 video games for Boston’s prime affiliate. That predictably didn’t get him an MLB look. Tromp had made eight huge league appearances earlier within the season, splitting that point between Atlanta and Baltimore. He’d begun the season as Atlanta’s backup catcher behind eventual Rookie of the 12 months Drake Baldwin, as Sean Murphy was sidelined by a damaged rib for the primary couple weeks.
As soon as Murphy returned, the Braves pushed the out-of-options Tromp off the roster. He elected free company and signed with Baltimore on a minor league deal. Tromp didn’t hit properly at any degree final season, and he’s a profession .245/.318/.398 batter over elements of eight Triple-A seasons. He owns a .221/.230/.390 line in 178 main league plate appearances unfold throughout six years.
The Braves aren’t going to count on Tromp to supply a lot on the plate. They clearly like him as a defender and clubhouse presence, so he’s a effective depth add. Baldwin and Murphy are the one two catchers on the 40-man roster. The latter is coming off season-ending hip surgical procedure. He’s anticipated to be totally prepared for Spring Coaching. Tromp wouldn’t have a terrific path to the energetic roster if Baldwin and Murphy are wholesome, although the group may choose to hold three catchers in the event that they plan to DH one among Murphy or Baldwin on an on a regular basis foundation. Tromp is the one different catcher within the group with MLB expertise.
