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The Toronto Blue Jays' latest free signee reportedly failed physicals with two different teams before signing a three-year, $33 million contract.

Ex-Atlanta Braves center fielder Andruw Jones missed the cut for Cooperstown on Jan. 21, but a closer who pitched his final season in Atlanta will be part of the 2025 Hall of Fame class.

The Braves announced an intriguing roster addition on Friday in what has been a quiet offseason for the team. The Atlanta Braves claimed right-handed pitcher Amos Willingham off waivers from the Washington Nationals, the team announced on Friday. Atlanta also announced that they designated right-handed pitcher Allan Winans for assignment.

The Philadelphia Phillies are highly unlikely to sign Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. Perhaps the next best thing is signing someone related to him? The Phillies signed Nieves Izaguirre ...

There are proven closers available, and the Phillies are down one late-inning reliever. But there is time to make the math work at the most volatile position on the roster.

Jeff Hoffman signed with the Blue Jays, but before that, his deal with the Braves fell through when he failed his physical.

The Philadelphia Phillies don't need to acquire an ace this offseason, because they already have one. In fact, they might have the best starting pitcher in all

"On paper, the Braves starting rotation could be one of the best in baseball. However, Spencer Strider is returning from an internal brace procedure that cost him almost all of the 2024 season and won't be ready for Opening Day. Meanwhile, Chris Sale and Reynaldo López carry quite a bit of injury risk."

While the Atlanta Braves did not end up signing Jeff Hoffman this offseason, it seems as though that may end up being the safest and smartest decision.

Closer Billy Wagner, whose final season came in with the Braves, was elected into the Hall of Fame on Tuesday. He appeared on 85.2% of ballots cast by members of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.