**November 17: Braves Trade RHP Nick Anderson for Cash Considerations**
Rather than non-tendering RHP Nick Anderson and receiving no compensation, the Braves opted to trade him to the Royals for undisclosed cash considerations. Anderson, who posted a 3.06 ERA in 35 appearances for Atlanta in 2023, missed the season’s second half due to a right shoulder strain, landing on the 60-day injured list in July. With the Braves revamping their bullpen in recent weeks, his future with the team became uncertain.
**November 17: Braves Non-Tender Seven Players**
The Braves chose not to tender contracts to seven players, including left-hander Kolby Allard, right-hander Yonny Chirinos, right-hander Penn Murfee, left-hander Angel Perdomo, right-hander Michael Tonkin, catcher Chadwick Tromp, and infielder Luke Williams. Chirinos was included due to unresolved contractual matters after being designated for assignment three days earlier. All these players are now free agents, leaving the Braves with 30 players on their 40-man roster.
**November 14: RHP Penn Murfee Claimed off Waivers; RHP Yonny Chirinos Designated for Assignment**
The Braves claimed RHP Penn Murfee off waivers from the Mets, who had acquired him from the Mariners on October 31. Murfee, who posted a 2.70 ERA over 80 appearances for Seattle in the past two seasons, underwent Tommy John surgery in June, likely sidelining him for a significant part of the 2024 season. In a corresponding move, the Braves designated RHP Yonny Chirinos for assignment. Chirinos, who had a 9.27 ERA in five starts with Atlanta, was DFA’d following his acquisition from the Rays on July 23.
**Injury Updates**
– *RHP Charlie Morton (Right Index Finger Sprain):* Expected return in 2024. Morton experienced discomfort in his right index finger during a September 22 start, and an MRI confirmed a sprain. The Braves had hoped for his availability in the NL Championship Series had they advanced.
– *RHP Jackson Stephens (Right Elbow Inflammation):* Expected return in 2024. Stephens showcased a 3.00 ERA in five games this season but underwent Tommy John surgery, potentially affecting his 2024 availability.
– *LHP Dylan Lee (Left Shoulder Inflammation):* Expected return in 2024. Lee returned in September after a three-month absence but landed back on the injured list, transferred to the 60-day IL on September 17.
– *LHP Kolby Allard (Left Shoulder Nerve Inflammation):* Expected return in 2024. Allard’s season ended due to left shoulder nerve inflammation, following an earlier stint on the 60-day IL with an oblique strain.
– *LHP Tyler Matzek (Tommy John Surgery):* Expected return in 2024. Matzek is recovering from Tommy John surgery, targeting a return in 2024.
– *RHP Huascar Ynoa (Tommy John Surgery):* Expected return in 2024. Ynoa is in recovery from Tommy John surgery, aiming for a return in 2024.
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