"Tromp qualified for minor league free agency last week after finishing the year in the Red Sox's farm system. The Aruban-born catcher had hit just .135/.183/.167 in 28 games for Boston's top affiliate. That predictably did not get him an MLB look. Tromp had made eight big league appearances earlier in the season, splitting that time between Atlanta and Baltimore. He'd begun the season as Atlanta's backup catcher behind eventual Rookie of the Year Drake Baldwin, as Sean Murphy was sidelined by a broken rib for the first couple weeks."
"Once Murphy returned, the Braves pushed the out-of-options Tromp off the roster. He elected free agency and signed with Baltimore on a minor league deal. Tromp didn't hit well at any level last season, and he's a career .245/.318/.398 batter over parts of eight Triple-A seasons. He owns a .221/.230/.390 line in 178 major league plate appearances spread across six years."
"The Braves aren't going to expect Tromp to provide much at the plate. They clearly like him as a defender and clubhouse presence, so he's a fine depth add. Baldwin and Murphy are the only two catchers on the 40-man roster. The latter is coming off season-ending hip surgery. He's expected to be fully ready for Spring Training. Tromp wouldn't have a great path to the active roster if Baldwin and Murphy are healthy,"
Chadwick Tromp signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves and will likely receive a non‑roster Spring Training invite before opening the season at Triple‑A Gwinnett. Tromp reached minor league free agency after finishing last year in Boston's farm system, where he hit .135/.183/.167 in 28 games and did not earn a major league call. Tromp made eight big league appearances earlier in the previous season with Atlanta and Baltimore and has a .221/.230/.390 major league line in 178 plate appearances. The Braves value his defense and clubhouse presence as organizational catcher depth behind Drake Baldwin and Sean Murphy.
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