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Braves Add Veteran Catcher Austin Nola on Minor-League Deal With Spring Invite

Atlanta seeks inexpensive depth at catcher, with Sean Murphy plus Drake Baldwin atop the chart.

NORTH PORT, FL - FEBRUARY 23: A general interior view of CoolToday Park during the Spring Training game between the Detroit Tigers and the Atlanta Braves at CoolToday Park on February 23, 2020 in North Port, Florida. The Tigers defeated the Braves 5-1. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Overview

  • Austin Nola agreed to a minor-league contract that includes a big-league spring training invitation, according to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale.
  • Nola, who turns 36 in December, appeared in 14 MLB games for the Rockies in 2025 and hit .184/.225/.211 before a DFA, an outright, and electing free agency.
  • The move follows Atlanta’s earlier minor-league pact with Sandy León, giving the club two offseason catcher additions on low-cost deals.
  • Atlanta’s major-league catching duties are expected to be handled by Sean Murphy and Drake Baldwin, with Chuckie Robinson providing additional experience in the system.
  • Nola is not assured a roster spot and profiles as camp depth, with a strong spring potentially leading to a Triple-A role or interest elsewhere, while any talk of a Sean Murphy trade remains speculative.