Braves Add Brett Wisely to 40-Man Roster
Atlanta selected infielder Brett Wisely to the major league roster, an early offseason move aimed at building roster flexibility.
The Atlanta Braves selected infielder Brett Wisely to their 40-man roster as part of early offseason roster management. Wisely has limited big league experience but the move preserves the team's ability to use him in future transactions. The Braves are actively working to create flexibility as they look to improve the roster for the 2025 season.
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