Braves Roster Shake-Up: Jesse Chavez Returns, Ian Anderson Traded | Atlanta Braves Podcast

Join host Lindsay Crosby as he discusses the latest moves by the Atlanta Braves on March 24th. Jesse Chavez joins the Braves for his seventh stint, while Ian Anderson is traded to the Los Angeles Angels after struggling with walks during spring training. The Braves received lefty reliever Jose Suarez in exchange, who brings mixed past performances. The episode also touches upon potential bullpen adjustments and key releases, alongside a deep dive into the depth and future prospects for the Braves’ roster. Finally, Lindsay considers a few notable players who were released over the weekend and whether they might be a fit for Atlanta.

01:18 Big Weekend News: Chavez and Anderson
01:48 Ian Anderson’s Struggles and Trade Details
04:19 Jose Suarez: The New Addition
13:20 Jesse Chavez Returns to the Braves
16:06 Roster Updates and Depth Analysis
22:30 Potential New Signings and Final Thoughts

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10 comments

  1. Jose Suarez's career numbers looking at each pitch:

    Slider .350 wOBA, .315 xwOBA 35.1% Hard Hit, 30.6% Whiff

    Curve .354 wOBA, .315 xwOBA, 23.5% Hard Hit, 25.1% Whiff

    Cutter .429 wOBA, .301 xwOBA, 66.7% Hard Hit, 20.0% Whiff

    2-Seamer .365 wOBA, .362 xwOBA, 33.0% Hard Hit, 8.9% Whiff

    4-Seamer .418 wOBA, .400 xwOBA, 51.5% Hard Hit, 19.5% Whiff

    Sweeper .226 wOBA, .249 xwOBA, 17.4% Hard Hit, 36.1% Whiff

    Changeup .286 wOBA, .277 xwOBA, 23.5% Hard Hit, 34.7% Whiff

    You about have to just have Suarez throw the Sweeper and Changeup, along with picking which Fastball you want him to throw (2-Seamer or 4-Seamer). Just looking at basic numbers, you would say that the 2-Seamer doesn't get teed off of like the 4-Seamer, but the 4-Seamer produces double the Whiff rate. When looking at induced break the 4-Seamer actually carries well, above average at that. So it might be a matter of location for his 4-Seamer, as left handers completely tee off on it far more than right handers do which doesn't seem right considering he's a left handed pitcher.

  3. I’m glad they traded Anderson for his sake. He’s a major league starter and he wasn’t gonna start in this rotation. He walks too many guys to be effective out of the pen. He has no options left so he would get claimed immediately. Got some lefty help out of the pen for him. Glad Ian will have a good chance to be a consistent part of a rotation. It’s a good fit for him with the Angels. Wash knows him. Travis d’Arnaud and Solar won a WS with him. d’Arnaud has caught him a bunch. It should be an easy transition. Fresh start with some familiar faces. Wish him the best.

  4. Lindsay you can rejoice about AJSS. I can't get the 2023 and 2024:playoff appearances out of my head. Where he just was way off the plate or flat over the middle.

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