Braves Acquire 27-Year-Old Lefty After Brief Brewers Stint
Summary
The Atlanta Braves signed Connor Thomas, a 27-year-old left-handed pitcher, to a minor-league contract. Thomas, who previously played for the Milwaukee Brewers, is recovering from surgery and is expected to be available midseason. This move is part of the Braves' efforts to strengthen their pitching lineup after a season affected by injuries.Key Facts
- Connor Thomas signed a minor-league deal with the Atlanta Braves.
- Thomas made his major league debut with the Milwaukee Brewers in March.
- The Brewers waived him after their playoff exit; he then chose free agency.
- Thomas had surgery on his left UCL in July and aims to return midseason.
- He is not on the Braves' 40-man roster, so no immediate roster changes are required.
- In two major league games, Thomas gave up 12 hits and 12 earned runs.
- In Triple-A for the St. Louis Cardinals, he had a 2.89 ERA.
- Thomas is a former standout pitcher from Georgia Tech.
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