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Red Sox Say Goodbye to 6-Year Veteran Catcher Joining Braves as Free Agent

Red Sox Say Goodbye to 6-Year Veteran Catcher Joining Braves as Free Agent

Summary

The Boston Red Sox signed catcher Chadwick Tromp to a minor league deal, but he never played for the main team and chose free agency. The Atlanta Braves signed Tromp to a minor league contract and sent him to play in the Dominican Winter League. Tromp has previously played in Major League Baseball with the Braves.

Key Facts

  • Chadwick Tromp is a catcher from Aruba who previously joined the Boston Red Sox on a minor league deal.
  • Tromp did not play for the Red Sox’s main team and chose to become a free agent.
  • The Atlanta Braves signed Tromp shortly after he became a free agent.
  • Tromp was sent to play for Leones del Escogido, a team in the Dominican Winter League.
  • Tromp has played in Major League Baseball before, appearing in 28 games for the Braves over four seasons.
  • Originally, Tromp joined the Cincinnati Reds as an international amateur player in 2013.
  • While playing for the Worcester Red Sox, Tromp had a .349 OPS over 28 games.
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