With the rest of the league sleeping, the Atlanta Braves somehow brought Adam Duvall back to Atlanta on a one-year deal worth just $3 million.
The Braves did not expect to reunite with Duvall, especially after he had a strong year for the Red Sox in 2023, but with teams showing no interest for whatever reason, Alex Anthopoulos did what he does best, and signed him on a ridiculously team-friendly deal.
Duvall’s sudden signings put an end to one of the few competitions Atlanta had this spring, the fourth outfielder competition. While Duvall will platoon with Jarred Kelenic in left field, he’ll primarily be the team’s fourth outfielder. Duvall’s signing means that these four players will not make the team.
The Braves made several trades this offseason, but the one that saw them land J.P. Martinez flew under the radar. Martinez is far from a household name but was brought in to add depth to Atlanta’s outfield.
