Braves sign veteran catcher James McCann to add depth with starter Sean Murphy injured.

The Atlanta Braves signed veteran catcher James McCann to a minor league contract to add depth, as starter Sean Murphy is on the injured list with a cracked rib. The team could start the season with either McCann or top prospect Drake Baldwin as backup to Chadwick Tromp. This move comes after the Braves released Curt Casali and reassigned Sandy León to the minor league camp.