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The Atlanta Braves are back to work and adding depth to the system. According to USA Today\u2019s Bob Nightengale, they have inked catcher Austin Nola, the brother of Phillies starter Aaron Nola, to a minor league contract with an invite to Spring Training.<\/p>\n

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Veteran catcher Austin Nolan, the brother of Phillies starter Aaron Nola, signs a minor league contract with Atlanta that includes a major league invite to their spring training camp.<\/p>\n

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The 35-year-old platoon catcher is coming off a stint with the Colorado Rockies. He spent the majority of his career with the Padres.<\/p>\n

Nola had 38 at-bats with the Rockies across 14 games last season. He batted .184 with a .436 OPS, an RBI and an 18 OPS+. It was the first action that he had seen in the Majors since 2023.<\/p>\n

For those who wonder if this is an indicator of anything else that could happen this offseason, it\u2019s highly unlikely. Teams bring in players for Spring Training and depth in the system every year. Last year, the Braves brought in James McCann and Curt Casali for Spring Training.<\/p>\n

Neither saw action with the Major League team. McCann eventually left after getting an offer from the Arizona Diamondbacks, and Casali was cut before Spring Training even ended.<\/p>\n

Someone like Nola can serve as a veteran presence for younger players in the minors, assuming he sticks around past Spring Training. Sandy Le\u00f3n has served that role for the last couple of seasons, and he is expected to do so going forward. He came back recently on a minor league deal.<\/p>\n

If he gets called up to Atlanta, it\u2019s more likely because they either need a third catcher for a late-inning substitution or someone got hurt.<\/p>\n

The Braves will continue to add non-roster invitees as the winter goes on. It\u2019s not going to be satisfying additions for fans, but they\u2019re a part of the process. Spring Training rosters are large, and there will be split-squad games that need players who can participate. That\u2019s where players like Nola come in handy, too.<\/p>\n

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