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The Atlanta Braves outrighted newly acquired infielder David Fletcher to Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday in a procedural move.
The Braves fully intend to return Fletcher to the 40-man roster and be their primary utility infielder in 2024, The Athletic reported.
The move, which comes four days before Fletcher would have enough service time to reject the assignment, allows the Braves roster flexibility, per the report. With a $15 million price tag, the Braves were confident Fletcher would clear waivers.
The Braves acquired Fletcher last week in a trade with the Los Angeles Angels.