The Atlanta Braves are investing heavily in making sure that they have enough catching depth these days, and signing Anthony Calderon is the latest example.
The Atlanta Braves have reached an agreement with 17-year-old Cuban international free agent catcher Anthony Calderon for a $350,000 bonus. The signing uses nearly half of Atlanta's remaining 2026 international bonus pool funds. The 6-foot-4 backstop is reported to possess solid power, strong hitting ability, and quality defense behind the plate.
Writer Ryan Stufflebean argues that this move demonstrates the Braves' strong commitment to bolstering their catcher depth. Calderon joins international signings Jorwin Pulido and Jose Nelo, alongside five catchers selected in the July draft, as Atlanta seeks to build competition behind top prospect Drake Baldwin.
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