The Atlanta Braves minor league affiliate, the Rome Emperors, parted ways with a pitcher after an arrest put him in legal trouble.

The Braves just claimed another guy off of waivers. The claim just so happens to be the brother of the Braves big time rival reliever.

The Quantrill release came amid a major roster move. The Braves reinstated outfielder Jurickson Profar from the paternity list and recalled right-handed pitcher Daysbel Hernandez. Quantrill was released while infielder Luke Williams was designated for assignment.

Ahead of his start on Saturday, the Atlanta Braves rookie righty's growth as a pitcher received a shout-out from a Future Hall of Famer

After claiming shortstop Ha-Seong Kim on waivers a few days ago, it's clear that the Atlanta Braves are planning on having Kim stay in 2026.

The Braves will return to Truist Park on Monday for a three-game series against the Cubs. Elder, who appears to be rounding the corner — another promising development for 2026 — will take the mound at 7:15 p.m. for the series-opener.

On Tuesday morning, the Braves made a couple of significant roster moves. The recently acquired Ha-Seong Kim has reported to Atlanta, and highly touted

Joey Mistretta is a Dallas Mavericks beat reporter, Dallas Wings beat reporter and lead MLB editor for ClutchPoints. Mistretta graduated college with a degree in broadcast journalism from Biola University, and he has bylines at NBA Analysis Network and RotoWire.