Braves acquire Ty Tice from the Blue Jays

The Braves are always searching for bullpen options. Other than the signing of Shane Greene in May, the Braves have been seemingly kicking the tires on a lot of bullpen arms in the bargain bins across the league. Per the Braves and Kiley McDaniel:

The Braves have acquired RHP bullpen arm Ty Tice from the Toronto Blue Jays for cash considerations. Tice had thrown 7 innings with a 5.14/5.42/6.28 clip this season before he was cut loose by the Blue Jays. He primarily throws a 94 MPH fastball with a 87 MPH slider, but also has a 80 MPH curveball. He is relatively fresh from the minor leagues and has all three options remaining. He was primed to make a debut in late 2020, as in 2019 he was sporting a 11.12 strikeout rate and 4 saves from 26 appearances in Triple-A. But he appears to be another (fringy) prospect that the lack of 2020 season had derailed.

The Blue Jays don’t appear to need him, as their relievers have put together a 3.45 ERA in 2021. The difference in FIP from Braves and Blue Jay relievers is but a quarter-run, but in ERA the gap is 1.44. He will be welcomed as yet another option to be utilized from Gwinnett as the Braves look to settle their bullpen. Welcome, Ty!