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Braves claim 2B/OF Nick Solak on waivers from White Sox

The Braves have made another roster move, fortifying their Gwinnett roster in some respects:

The #Braves today claimed OF Nick Solak off waivers from the Chicago White Sox and optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett.

— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) April 18, 2023

A veteran of parts of four MLB seasons and 974 total major league PAs, Solak was taken in the second round of the 2016 MLB Draft (62nd overall) by the Yankees. He’s been involved in a ton of transactions since:

  • Three-team trade in 2018 with the Yankees, Diamondbacks, and Rays that saw Solak go to Tampa Bay, Steven Souza Jr.