Braves Sign Two Pitchers and Invite Three to Spring Training
The Atlanta Braves have signed two additional pitchers to minor league contracts and extended Spring Training invites to three players, including non-roster invitees.
As reported by Aram Leighton of Just Baseball and Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, left-handed pitcher Jake Diekman and right-hander Dylan Covey are joining the Braves for Spring Training, alongside newly signed pitcher Chad Kuhl.
Kuhl, who agreed to terms with the Braves on February 5, made 31 appearances last season, including one start. He finished with a 0-2 record, a 5.06 ERA, 1.519 WHIP, and 54 strikeouts in 53.1 innings. This was his lowest ERA since 2021.
Chad Kuhl, Jake Diekman and Dylan Covey are in camp as non-roster invitees — now official and happened after Braves announced NRIs.
— Justin Toscano (@JustinCToscano) February 11, 2025
Diekman offers the Braves an additional left-handed bullpen option. Although his performance has fluctuated over his 13-year career, he holds an average 3.91 ERA. Last season with the Mets, he posted a 5.63 ERA in 43 games, while in 2022 with the Tampa Bay Rays, he had a strong 2.18 ERA in 50 appearances. With the right role, Diekman could be a key late-inning arm.
Covey made his last MLB appearance in 2023 with the Philadelphia Phillies but spent 2024 in the minors recovering from a right shoulder strain. After signing with the New York Mets this offseason, he was designated for assignment in early February and chose free agency. In 28 appearances with the Phillies in 2023, Covey recorded a 3.69 ERA in 39 innings. With his ability to pitch multiple innings, he could serve as a long-relief option for the Braves.
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