The Atlanta Braves have been in need of a left-handed reliever for their bullpen, and many fans had their hopes set on Tanner Scott. There were rumors linking the Braves to Scott, but in the end, he joined the Dodgers, signing a four-year, $72 million deal, similar to other recent free agent signings.
With A.J. Minter signing with the Mets and Joe Jiménez sidelined for the season due to injury, the Atlanta Braves have limited options for a back-end reliever. While they’ve spent the offseason building depth in their minor league system and have plenty of pitching options, they still need a standout arm to effectively set up Raisel Iglesias.
The Braves made another bullpen addition, though it wasn’t the high-profile move fans had been hoping for. On Monday, the team announced the signing of Chasen Shreve to a minor league deal for the 2025 season. Shreve will receive an invitation to spring training and could earn $1.3 million if he secures a spot on the MLB roster.
The Braves have signed Chasen Shreve to a minor league deal, including an invitation to spring training. He will earn $1.3 million if he makes the major league roster.
Braves sign Chasen Shreve on a minor league deal
If the name rings a bell, it’s because Chasen Shreve originally made his MLB debut with the Braves back in 2014. The left-handed reliever appeared in 15 games that season, posting an impressive 0.73 ERA over 12.1 innings.
That offseason, Shreve and David Carpenter were traded to the Yankees in exchange for Manny Banuelos. The trade didn’t pan out for the Braves, as Banuelos was released in 2016. Since then, Shreve has pitched for the Yankees, Cardinals, Mets, Pirates, Tigers, Reds, and Rockies.
The journeyman reliever appeared in just one major league game with the Rockies in 2024, spending most of the season in their minor league system. Across three levels, Shreve pitched 34.1 innings, posting a 2.62 ERA with 12 walks and 35 strikeouts.
Shreve’s last full MLB season came in 2023 with the Tigers and Reds, where he posted a 4.63 ERA, along with 14 walks and 45 strikeouts. While he’s not a game-changing addition for the Braves, he could serve as a reliable left-handed option if needed during the season.
