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The Atlanta Braves have made strategic moves to bolster their pitching depth by re-signing left-handers Ray Kerr and Royber Salinas to minor league contracts. Additionally, the team has signed left-hander Kolton Ingram to a minor league deal, according to MLB.com’s transaction tracker.
Ray Kerr's Comeback Journey Kerr, who started his major league career with the San Diego Padres, posted a 4.33 ERA and a 4.18 FIP in 27 innings during the 2023 season, with an impressive strikeout rate of 30.3%. This promising performance led the Braves to acquire him last winter, even taking on Matt Carpenter’s contract to facilitate the deal. Unfortunately, Kerr struggled early in the season, recording a 5.64 ERA in 10 appearances before undergoing Tommy John surgery in June. Now re-signed, Kerr will continue his rehabilitation with the Braves, aiming for a potential return in the second half of the 2025 season. Royber Salinas: A Familiar Face Returns Salinas, who was recently claimed off waivers from the Oakland A’s, is no stranger to the Braves organization. Originally signed by Atlanta out of Venezuela as an international amateur, Salinas was traded to the A's in the deal that brought Sean Murphy to the Braves. During his time with the A's, Salinas faced challenges in the upper minors, posting a 5.48 ERA in his first Double-A stint, though he improved to a 3.68 ERA this year before a rough stretch resulted in seven runs over 6 1/3 innings. Salinas will provide non-roster bullpen depth for the Braves, especially critical with A.J. Minter's free agency and Joe Jimenez’s surgery. Kolton Ingram: A Fresh Opportunity Ingram, who spent the 2024 season across four Triple-A organizations, brings a solid track record to the Braves. Over 51 2/3 innings, Ingram maintained a 3.66 ERA while striking out 23.7% of batters. His brief major league experience came with the Angels in 2023, where he had a challenging debut with an 8.44 ERA over 5 1/3 innings. With a year of additional development, Ingram will seek to reestablish himself and possibly earn a spot in Atlanta’s big league roster. As the Braves look ahead to the 2025 season, these signings reinforce their commitment to building a deep and flexible pitching staff.
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