Atlanta Braves News: Luis Guillorme, Zack Short, Mets on Deck, more

The team may have been away, but the front office was busy as the Atlanta Braves made a few trades on Thursday.

First, the club announced a trade that sent infielder Luis Guilorme to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for a player to be named later. Guillorme, 29, joined the Braves in the offseason after signing a one-year major league contract. He appeared in ten games for the Braves and got most of his playing time during Ozzie Albies’ absence. He had three RBIs with the Braves and recorded his first RBI with the Angels in his debut Thursday night.

The Guillorme trade freed up a 40-man roster spot, but it was filled a few hours later by the acquisition of infielder Zack Short from the Boston Red Sox. The Red Sox will receive cash consideration in exchange for Short, who was designated for assignment earlier this week.

Short had a terrible 2024 offensively, but he can certainly run and has a nice glove on him.

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Braves Podcasts:

David O’Brien and Eric O’Flaherty recap the Red Sox series, discuss Chris Sales’ dominance and more on the 755 Forever podcast.

MLB News:

The Los Angeles Angels have moved third baseman Anthony Rendon to the 60-day injured list after acquiring Luis Guillorme. Rendon has been out since April 20 with a hamstring injury and is eyeing a return in late June.

St. Louis Cardinals left-hander Drew Rom underwent surgery on his left shoulder last week. The Cardinals hope for his return later this season.

The Milwaukee Brewers promoted pitching prospect Robert Gasser on Thursday. The No. 5 prospect is expected to make his MLB debut tonight.

The Cleveland Guardians acquired right-hander Darren McCaughan from the Miami Marlins in exchange for cash considerations. The Fish designated McCaughan for assignment last week.

Cincinnati Reds reliever Ian Gibaut underwent surgery to relieve forearm soreness earlier this week. There is no timetable for his return, but the club hopes it will be this season.