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The Braves see something in Connor Gillispie.<\/p>\n

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On Friday night, the Atlanta Braves revealed that they have inked former Guardians’ right-handed pitcher Connor Gillispie to a one-year, non-guaranteed deal for the 2025 season.<\/p>\n

As stated on MLB’s page about non-guaranteed contracts, Gillispie’s deal will become guaranteed if he secures a spot on the Major League roster following Spring Training.<\/p>\n

To clarify any potential confusion, the newly signed right-handed pitcher Connor Gillispie is not former MLB infielder Conor Gillaspie making a comeback. The 25-year-old Gillispie, who shares a similar name, is a pitcher and is 10 years younger than his namesake.<\/p>\n

Gillispie made his MLB debut in 2024 with the Cleveland Guardians, appearing in three games. Over eight innings pitched, he posted a 2.25 ERA, a 1.12 WHIP, and recorded eight strikeouts.<\/p>\n

In addition to his three MLB appearances, Connor Gillispie made 27 appearances, including 15 starts, for Triple-A Columbus. He finished with a 4.05 ERA, a 1.24 WHIP, and limited opponents to a .221 batting average.<\/p>\n

The Braves trying to find a diamond in the rough in Connor Gillispie<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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According to his MLB.com profile, Gillispie was designated for assignment on November 19 and became a free agent on November 22. Known for unearthing hidden talents and turning them into success stories, the Braves will look to see what comes of this acquisition.<\/p>\n

However, if his MLB stats are indicative of his true capabilities as a pitcher, that characterization may prove to be an inaccurate one.<\/p>\n

The Braves clearly see potential in Gillispie, despite his small sample size. He could become a valuable addition to their pitching staff, continuing a trend of the Braves successfully developing pitchers with untapped potential.<\/p>\n

While the Braves have previously surprised with rotation additions like Reynaldo Lopez, Gillispie is more likely to bolster a bullpen dealing with key injuries, including Joe Jimenez and the potential loss of AJ Minter.<\/p>\n

The Braves continue to strengthen their pitching depth for next season. After initially opting to non-tender them, they have now signed Ray Kerr and former prospect Royber Salinas to minor league contracts.<\/p>\n

Gillispie will get a chance to earn a spot in Atlanta’s pitching staff, whether as part of the starting rotation or as a long-relief option out of the bullpen.<\/p>\n

Atlanta cutting costs for the 2025 season<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The actions of Braves President of Baseball Operations Alex Anthopoulos suggest a clear focus on cost-cutting as the team prepares for the 2025 season, even if it hasn\u2019t been explicitly stated.<\/p>\n

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Atlanta\u2019s cost-cutting approach is evident in the decision not to extend a one-year arbitration deal to Ram\u00f3n Laureano. Despite MLB Trade Rumors projecting his value at just $6 million for 2025\u2014a modest sum for a player of his caliber\u2014the Braves opted to part ways.<\/p>\n

The evidence of Atlanta\u2019s cost-conscious strategy continues to mount. As Ken Rosenthal highlights, the Braves restructured contracts for Reynaldo L\u00f3pez and Aaron Bummer, trimming over $4 million from their payroll.<\/p>\n

They also declined Travis d\u2019Arnaud\u2019s $8 million option for 2025 and non-tendered Griffin Canning, the pitcher acquired for Jorge Soler, in another clear effort to cut costs.<\/p>\n

By trading Jorge Soler, the Braves shed the two years and $26 million left on his contract, parting ways with a proven offensive contributor in the process.<\/p>\n

Rosenthal suggested the Braves might aim to stay under the $241 million luxury tax threshold for 2025 after exceeding it the past two years. With $217 million already committed, Atlanta has some financial flexibility to build a competitive roster.<\/p>\n

However, they face a challenging start to the season, as Spencer Strider and Ronald Acu\u00f1a Jr. are expected to begin the year on the injured list.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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