Atlanta Braves Sign 6-Foot-7 Relief Pitcher

An intriguing addition by the Atlanta Braves.

The Atlanta Braves have signed pitcher Jake Elliott to a minor league contract.

The Atlanta Braves have signed RHP Jake Elliott to a minor league contract. pic.twitter.com/DGkWpBCvXV

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Elliott has spent the last seven seasons between the Chicago White Sox and the Toronto Blue Jays' minor league systems.

This past season, between the Blue Jays' Double-A and Triple-A affiliates, Elliott recorded a respectable 4.12 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, and 64 strikeouts over 59 innings. He made 40 relief appearances, one start, converted three saves and held a 6-1 record.

The 6-foot-7, 230 pounds reliever will provide the Braves with some added organizational relief depth.

The twenty-seven-year-old is a former 15th-round pick by the White Sox in the 2016 MLB Draft.
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