Atlanta Braves Sign Catcher Travis d'Arnaud to One-Year Contract

Braves Bolster Catching Corps with Experienced Backstop

The Atlanta Braves have signed catcher Travis d'Arnaud to a one-year contract, the team announced Thursday. D'Arnaud, 30, is a two-time All-Star and Gold Glove winner who has spent the past two seasons with the Tampa Bay Rays.

D'Arnaud Brings Veteran Presence to Braves Lineup

D'Arnaud is a veteran of nine Major League seasons, having also played for the New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers. He is a career .266 hitter with 78 home runs and 350 RBIs.

D'Arnaud is known for his strong defense, having won a Gold Glove Award in 2015. He is also a good hitter, with a career OPS of .772.

D'Arnaud Expected to Share Time with Ozuna

D'Arnaud is expected to share time behind the plate with Marcell Ozuna, who signed a four-year contract with the Braves earlier this offseason. Ozuna is a three-time All-Star and Silver Slugger who has played primarily in the outfield during his career.

With d'Arnaud and Ozuna in the fold, the Braves now have one of the best catching duos in the Major Leagues.

Conclusion

The signing of d'Arnaud gives the Braves a much-needed upgrade at the catcher position. He is a veteran player with a proven track record of success, both offensively and defensively. D'Arnaud will help the Braves compete for a World Series title in 2023.