Braves News: Atlanta adds Harold Ramirez, walk-off win, and more

The Atlanta Braves added another outfielder to the mix after signing veteran Harold Ramirez to a minor league deal on Friday.

29-year-old Ramirez was recently released by the Washington Nationals, where he logged 25 games with the division rivals. He also had a stint with the Tampa Bay Rays this season, where he appeared in 48 games.

He suited up for the Gwinnett Stripers Friday night and had a successful debut, with two hits and two RBI.

Ramirez will add some outfield depth to the Stripers and simultaneously give the Braves some options as the team has been plagued by injury this season.

More Braves News:

With a home run and a game-winner, Michael Harris II helped give the Braves their 3-2 walk-off win over the Washington Nationals.

Drake Baldwin led the Stripers to a 7-2 win in grand fashion. More in the minor league recap.

A strong pitching staff and the new guys flashing the leather are included in takeaways from the Braves-Phillies series.

In the latest Braves Dispatch, Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution discusses Ozzie Albies’ return, A.J. Minter’s surgery, and more.

MLB News:

The San Francisco Giants have reportedly been in talks with third baseman Matt Chapman about an extension. He has two years and $36M remaining on his deal. The club also signed veteran catcher Andrew Knapp to a major league deal.

The Arizona Diamondbacks moved the struggling Jordan Montgomery to the bullpen. He’s put up a 6.44 ERA this season in 19 starts.

After firing skipper Scott Servais on Thursday, the Seattle Mariners have hired Hall of Famer Edgar Martinez as hitting coach for the rest of 2024.

The San Diego Padres reinstated right-hander Yu Darvish from the restricted list and returned him to the 15-day injured list. He has not made an appearance since May 29.

The Cincinnati Reds placed left-hander Andrew Abbott on the 15-day injured list with a left shoulder strain. The move is retroactive to August 20.

The Washington Nationals will call up No. 2 overall pick Dylan Crews to make his major league debut on Monday versus the New York Yankees.

Texas Rangers star Max Scherzer was scratched from his rehab start for Double-A Frisco on Friday night. The club has not provided more information.