Braves News: Maverick Handley claimed, Ronald Acuña Jr. day-to-day, and more
Atlanta Braves news and notes from Thursday.
Mar 7, 2026; North Port, Florida, USA; Baltimore Orioles catcher Maverick Handley (98) throws a pitch against the Atlanta Braves in the sixth inning during spring Training at CoolToday Park. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images | Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images In light of the numerous injuries, the Atlanta Braves have continued the roster shuffle; this time, catcher Maverick Handley was claimed off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles before being optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett. To open a spot on the 40-man roster, righty Hurston Waldrep was transferred to the 60-day injured list.
The #Braves today claimed C Maverick Handley off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles and optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett. To make room on the 40-man roster, Atlanta transferred RHP Hurston Waldrep to the 60-day injured list. — Atlanta Braves (@Braves) May 21, 2026 28-year-old Handley made his major league debut in 2025 and has since appeared in just 17 big league games.
In the minors this season, he’s logged six games, averaged . 333, and spent 30 innings behind the plate. The O’s designated him for assignment earlier this week, and the Braves jumped on the opportunity to replenish catchers while Drake Baldwin and Sean Murphy are both dealing with injury.
Prior to those moves, the club continued the Carlos Carrasco saga and selected him to the major league roster. More Braves News: Ronald Acuña Jr. exited Thursday’s 9-3 win early due to a thumb injury.