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Braves Lose 13-Year Veteran, World Series Champion to Free Agency

Braves Lose 13-Year Veteran, World Series Champion to Free Agency

Summary

The Atlanta Braves are seeing several players leave as free agents at the end of the current baseball season. Sandy León, a catcher and former World Series champion, announced his free agency after playing a few games for the Braves this season. He joins other players like Dane Dunning and Alexis Díaz in seeking new opportunities.

Key Facts

  • Sandy León, a 36-year-old catcher, decided to enter free agency.
  • León was part of the 2018 Boston Red Sox team that won the World Series.
  • He played five games for the Atlanta Braves this season, mainly staying on their Triple-A roster.
  • In one of the games, León hit a home run against the Houston Astros.
  • León has played for seven major league teams during his 13-year career.
  • Other players leaving the Braves as free agents include Dane Dunning and Alexis Díaz.
  • León is likely to sign his sixth minor-league contract in the next offseason.

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