"The organization has released veteran catcher James McCann, paving the way for his signing with the Arizona Diamondbacks to cover an injury."
"McCann performed well with the Stripers, hitting .298/.331/.493, but with other catchers ahead of him, opportunity in Atlanta was limited."
"Reliever José Ruiz, designated for assignment earlier, has accepted his assignment to Triple-A after a tough stretch with the Braves."
"McCann, now 35, was brought in for depth but found no pathway to a major-league spot due to the Braves' catching options."
The Atlanta Braves have released veteran catcher James McCann to allow him the opportunity to sign a major-league deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks, who need catching help due to an injury to their starter. McCann, who performed admirably with a .298 batting average for the Gwinnett Stripers, faced a crowded catcher's situation with the Braves. Meanwhile, reliever José Ruiz has accepted his assignment to Triple-A after struggling with Atlanta and Philadelphia, hoping to regain his form in a lower-pressure environment.
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