Braves News: Jarred Kelenic, Dylan Lee avoid arbitration, minor league Q&A, and more

Thursday marked Major League Baseball’s arbitration deadline, and the Atlanta Braves will not have any hearings this year, as the club agreed to deals with both Jarred Kelenic and Dylan Lee. Kelenic, who logged 126 games in the outfield last year, signed a one-year, $2.3M contract. Left-handed Lee’s one-year deal is worth $1.025M. Lee appeared in 52 games in the 2024 season and posted a 2.11 ERA.

Click here for an arbitration tracker and here for a list of players who will move forward to a hearing.

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MLB News:

The Los Angeles Dodgers traded catcher Diego Cartaya to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for minor leaguer Jose Vasquez.

The Pittsburgh Pirates signed left-hander Caleb Ferguson to a one-year, $3M deal.

The Chicago Cubs acquired reliever Matt Festa from the Texas Rangers in exchange for cash considerations. Festa was designated for assignment earlier this week.

The Nolan Arenado saga continues, and the third baseman may not be traded, after all.

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