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.
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.
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