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Braves wrap up UDFA signings with intriguing up-the-middle talent

Pitching and defense seem to headline the Atlanta Braves' 2025 undrafted free agent signings. The Braves wrapped up their UDFA signings by adding a prep catcher with strong defensive skills and occasional pop, the Miami Hurricanes starting catcher and leader on the field in 2025, and a former Decatur High School star pitcher.

Braves add strength up the middle because pitching and defense wins

Jonathan Matos - 6’0, 215 lb, RHH C/3B/OF - Rockledge Senior High School, Cocoa, FL

Jonathan led Rockledge in every offensive category in 2024, batting .488/.544/.872/1.416, earn FLORIDA TODAY’s Baseball Player of the Year honors, and be named catcher for the All-Space Coast team.