The Braves Pick Up Imposing Orioles Pitching Pair on Waivers

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00:00The Braves pick up imposing Orioles pitching pair on waivers.

00:05The Braves seized an opportunity during a week of league-wide roster cuts,

00:09claiming towering pitchers Carson Ragsdale and Josh Walker from the Orioles.

00:13At 6'8 and 6'6, they offered rare size and potential upside for Atlanta's depleted bullpen.

00:20In a season defined by attrition, Atlanta's pitching depth was stretched thin.

00:24With open 40-man spots and a long offseason ahead,

00:27the Braves targeted low-risk additions whose physical traits and possible untapped upside

00:32aligned with their developmental ambitions.

00:35Ragsdale, 27, returned like a boomerang.

00:39Previously claimed by Atlanta, then designated for assignment and reclaimed by Baltimore,

00:44he brought only five major league innings of rough results.

00:48Still, Atlanta's quick move to reacquire him indicated a persistent belief in his potential.

00:53Josh Walker, a 31-year-old left-hander, arrived with a journeyman resume

00:58and a 6.59 career ERA across New York and Toronto.

01:04Despite inconsistency, his handedness and travels suggested he might thrive

01:08with a fresh role and better match-up usage.

01:11Left-handers often receive extended opportunities,

01:14and Atlanta appeared willing to test that theory with Walker.

01:17With a revamped environment and targeted responsibilities,

01:20the Braves hoped his experience could translate into dependable innings

01:24rather than continued turbulence.

01:26These moves weren't splashy, but they reflected smart timing.

01:30Baseball's backbone is depth, especially during the offseason.

01:34Atlanta continued accumulating arms, evaluating possibilities rather than chasing headlines,

01:40knowing careful roster stacking often pays off months later.

01:43With 23 pitchers now on the 40-man roster,

01:46the Braves added two more long-levered options,

01:49betting on development and opportunity.

01:52If either Ragsdale or Walker grows beyond raw size,

01:56Atlanta's quiet gamble could become meaningful bullpen support.