Braves Acquire Ryan Rolison from Rockies
- The Atlanta Braves bolstered their pitching depth on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, by acquiring left-handed reliever Ryan Rolison from the Colorado Rockies in exchange for cash considerations.
- Rolison, 28, was originally selected by the Rockies as the 22nd overall pick in the 2018 MLB Draft.
- The Rockies designated Rolison for assignment on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, making him available for acquisition.
Braves Acquire Left-Handed Reliever Ryan Rolison from rockies
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The Atlanta Braves bolstered their pitching depth on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, by acquiring left-handed reliever Ryan Rolison from the Colorado Rockies in exchange for cash considerations. This move aims to strengthen the Braves’ bullpen as they head into the offseason.
Ryan Rolison’s Background
Rolison, 28, was originally selected by the Rockies as the 22nd overall pick in the 2018 MLB Draft. His career has been impacted by multiple injuries. He made his Major League debut in 2024,appearing in 31 games (42 1/3 innings) with a 7.02 ERA, a 12.9% strikeout rate, and a 10.4% walk rate.
The Rockies designated Rolison for assignment on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, making him available for acquisition.
braves Bullpen Outlook
While Rolison is not expected to promptly contribute to the Braves’ relief corps at the start of the 2025 season, the acquisition addresses a need for organizational bullpen depth. this need arose after the braves chose not to exercise their options for right-handed relievers Pierce Johnson and Tyler Kinley.
The Braves are planning a significant bullpen reconstruction this offseason. Currently, their top relievers include Daysbel Hernández, Dylan Lee, and Aaron Bummer.