Braves News: Braves claim Penn Murfee, Manager of the Year Awards, and more

The Atlanta Braves announced a roster move on Tuesday after claiming right-hander Penn Murfee off waivers from the New York Mets. To clear a spot on the 40-man roster, the club designated RHP Yonny Chirinos for assignment.

Murfee made his big league debut in 2022 with the Seattle Mariners. He has recorded 80 career games since then, owning a 5-2 record with a 2.70 ERA. Although claimed from the Mets, he never played in the New York threads, as the Mets just claimed him off waivers at the end of October.

Chirinos joined the Braves in July 2023, then recorded five outings with the club. He logged 22.1 innings with a terrible 9.27 ERA. He ended the season on the injured list with elbow inflammation.

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MLB News:

Brandon Hyde of the Baltimore Orioles brought home the Manager of the Year Award for the American League. Miami Marlins skipper Skip Schumaker won the honors for the National League. Braves skipper Brian Snitker finished third in voting.

San Diego Padres owner Peter Seidler died Tuesday at age 63. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Shohei Ohtani and Cody Bellinger are among those to reject the $20.325M Qualifying Offer. They will remain in free agency.

The Milwaukee Brewers acquired INF Oliver Dunn from the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday. This move will protect Dunn from the Rule 5 Draft.

The San Francisco Giants hired Bryan Price as their pitching coach. Price is the former manager of the Cincinnati Reds.