After spending the 2023 season within the organization, a left-handed pitcher is back once again.
The Atlanta Braves continue to make moves leading up to Spring Training, and that topic continued in recent days by signing left-handed pitcher Brian Moran to a minor league deal. Moran was signed by Atlanta back on February 4, and was also assigned to Triple-A Gwinnett the same day.
Atlanta Braves sign left-handed pitcher Brian Moran to minor league deal
A former seventh-round pick from the 2009 MLB Draft, the 35-year-old left-hander recently spent the entirety of the 2023 season with Triple-A Gwinnett. Across 47.2 IP, which was also 38 appearances as a reliever, Moran held a 2-1 record with a 3.21 ERA, a 58:20 K/BB ratio, and two saves.
Moran has only played in 18 combined relief appearances in the major leagues during his professional career (11.1 IP). The first of those occurred in 2019, the season he made his MLB debut with the Miami Marlins, going 6.1 IP with a 4.26 ERA and a 10:2 K/BB ratio.
In addition, he is the brother of Colin Moran, a former player with the Reds, Pirates, and Astros. It’s kind of great that Brian struck out his brother on his major league debut.
Moran last pitched in the major leagues in 2022, making one appearance for the Los Angeles Angels. He also had a combined 4.2 IP in 2020 between the Marlins and Toronto Blue Jays.
For his MLB career overall, Moran owns a combined 2-0 record with a 7.94 ERA and a 17:9 K/BB ratio across 11.1 IP, as well as a -0.1 WAR.
Looking ahead, Moran was assigned to Triple-A Gwinnett, as mentioned previously, and will begin the 2024 season with the Stripers. The left-hander is likely a minor league depth option entering the year, and could see time with the Braves in 2024, but should that happen, it would likely come in a limited capacity due to the numerous bullpen options that Atlanta has, as well as there not being any spots open to begin the year.
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