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Atlanta Braves bolster outfield depth acquire Scott Schebler

According to MLBTR's Tim Dirkes (Twitter link), the Atlanta Braves acquired left-hand hitting outfielder around noon today. The Reds designated him for assignment due to a glut of outfielders five days ago and Atlanta has acquired him for versatile journeyman 'Cash Considerations'.

The Dodgers plucked Scott Schebler out of the pack in the 26th round of the 2010 draft. He showed consistent power as he moved through their system, hitting 27 homers in A+ ball in 2013, and 28 in AA during 2014. 525

He struggled after moving to AAA in 2015, batting just .