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The Baltimore Orioles have some new competition for their backup catcher role after signing a new player to a minor league deal. The MLB's transaction log had a surprising move for the Orioles, as the team has signed former Atlanta Braves fan favorite Chadwick Tromp to a minor league deal.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / April 15

Orioles option Selby to Triple-A Norfolk as Blewett reports; Tromp signed to a minor league contract

BALTIMORE–Right-handed pitcher Scott Blewett, who was claimed off waivers from Minnesota, has been activated by the Orioles. To make room for the 29-year-old Blewett on the 26-man roster, the Orioles optioned right-handed pitcher Colin Selby to Triple-A Norfolk.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / April 15

Chadwick Tromp finds a new home

Because he was out of options and the Braves felt it was best to keep Drake Baldwin in the majors alongside Sean Murphy, the club had no choice but to designate Chadwick Tromp for assignment.

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Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 8

Veteran catcher elects free agency after going unclaimed on waivers

Atlanta assigned him outright to Triple-A Gwinnett, but he rejected the assignment in favor of free agency, as is his right as a player who’s previously been outrighted in his career.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 8

Braves Catcher Elects For Free Agency After Being Designated for Assignment

Catcher Chadwick Tromp has elected free agency after being outrighted to Triple-A, the Atlanta Braves announced on Tuesday. Tromp was designated for assignment on Sunday after the Braves activated starting catcher Sean Murphy from the Injured List.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / April 6

Sean Murphy is back, Braves DFA Chadwick Tromp

The Braves original plan was for Sean Murphy to catch nine innings today in Gwinnett before returning to the major-league club. That was nixed because of the weather around Atlanta, but Sean Murphy will still be rejoining the Braves for their pivotal series with the division-leading Philadelphia Phillies.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 6

Braves Activate Sean Murphy, Designate Chadwick Tromp

The Braves announced that catcher Sean Murphy has been activated from the 10-day injured list. Fellow backstop Chadwick Tromp was designated for assignment to create space on Murphy on the active roster.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 17

Braves release Curt Casali, reassign Sandy Leon to minor-league camp

The Braves announced yesterday that catcher Curt Casali was reassigned to minor league camp. They announced the same with Sandy León today. Casali has been released, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 3

Braves catcher to miss start of season for second consecutive year

He has a cracked rib on the left side of his ribcage and will be out for the next four to six weeks, manager Brian Snitker announced Monday.

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Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 13

Braves Top Prospect Predicted to Start Season in Minor Leagues

The highlight among the young talent joining the Atlanta Braves in Spring Training is catching prospect Drake Baldwin. He’s now a top-100 prospect, bringing wider attention to what the future holds. However, the future isn’t quite yet according to a prediction from MLB.com’s Mark Bowman.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / November 28

Ray Kerr returns, Chadwick Tromp review, more

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Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / November 27

2024 Braves Season In Review: Chadwick Tromp

The team’s third catcher in 2024 could see a bigger role in 2025. Chadwick Tromp produced an outstanding offensive season at Triple-A and was an effective fill-in with the Atlanta Braves in April and May.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / September 13

Travis d’Arnaud reinstated, Dodgers on deck, and more

Atlanta Braves news and notes from Thursday. The Atlanta Braves reinstated catcher Travis d’Arnaud from the paternity list during Thursday’s off day, just in time for a big series in Atlanta.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 12

Braves Reinstate Catcher Travis d'Arnaud From Paternity List

The Atlanta Braves will get back a key remaining piece of their offense for a pivotal series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Braves announced on X (formerly Twitter) Thursday that they have reinstated catcher Travis d'Arnaud from the paternity list.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 9

Atlanta Braves Place Travis d'Arnaud on Paternity List, Call Up Catcher

The Atlanta Braves have announced that Travis d’Arnaud has been placed on the paternity list. In a corresponding move, they called up catcher Chadwick Tromp to fill in in the meantime. Hey, at least it’s a happy reason that d’Arnaud is out.

Atlanta Braves News / Just Baseball / July 14

Top Prospect Drake Baldwin is the Next Big Call Up for the Braves

Michael Harris II and Spencer Strider were under-the-radar prospects before skyrocketing their way to being high-level Major Leaguers. The same could be true about Atlanta’s No.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / June 2

Braves option Chadwick Tromp to Triple-A

Atlanta opts to carry two catchers by sending the veteran backstop to Gwinnett. The Atlanta Braves have announced that they have optioned catcher Chadwick Tromp to Gwinnett after today’s game.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / May 25

Arcia hits fifth yet again as Tromp, Kelenic return to lineup

It is what it is, but what it is is not it. His wild (not in a good way) two weeks aside, Orlando Arcia is back hitting fifth on Saturday afternoon, as both Chadwick Tromp and Jarred Kelenic return to the lineup.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / May 23

Luke Williams, Jarred Kelenic, and Chadwick Tromp in the lineup for finale with Cubs

It is the battle of two rookies in the series finale between the Braves and Cubs. As the Atlanta Braves face off against the Chicago Cubs for the sixth time in their past ten games concluding their series at Wrigley Field, two rookie pitchers will be facing off in Ben Brown and AJ Smith-Shawver.