The Atlanta Braves’ pitching situation feels like it’s officially off the rails. Instead of finding real answers, the team seems content to just keep spinning the same tired wheel — signing, cutting, and re-signing familiar names in an endless loop.
Sunday brought another head-scratching day: the Braves recalled RHP Davis Daniel to Atlanta and designated veteran RHP Jesse Chavez for assignment.
Chavez has been a fan favorite over the years, but at some point, the cycle gets exhausting. One fan on social media joked, “I feel like this is going to cause MLB to create a Jesse Chavez Rule: ‘You can only sign the same player to a minor-league deal twice in the same year.’”
Honestly, it’s hard to argue with that.
The Braves also claimed former Brave Ian Anderson off waivers from the Angels — another desperate attempt to patch together a broken pitching staff. Atlanta’s strategy seems to be “bring back anyone we can, even if moving on would make a lot more sense.”
Instead of looking for fresh arms or making bold moves, the Braves are stuck on the circle of life: get rid of a pitcher, then bring him back a few weeks later, and repeat the cycle as needed.
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