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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – MAY 13: Manager Walt Weiss #22 of the Atlanta Braves looks on during batting practice prior to facing the Chicago Cubs at Truist Park on May 13, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
Despite an ugly 9-4 loss on Sunday afternoon, the Atlanta Braves<\/a> still took two of three from the Milwaukee Brewers<\/a> this weekend in a series between two NL heavyweights this season.<\/p>\n After the Brewers series, it appears that the Braves have made a roster decision with 14-year MLB<\/a> player Sandy Leon. Atlanta recently acquired catcher Joey Bart<\/a> in a trade earlier this week, which led to Sandy Leon\u2019s designation for assignment.<\/p>\n Update: Per Sandy Leon\u2019s MLB.com page, the 14-year catcher is now a free agent, and stands out as a top candidate to be re-signed on a minor league deal with the Braves.\u00a0<\/p>\n More MLB on Heavy: Tarik Skubal Trade Atlanta Braves and Detroit Tigers Must Consider<\/a><\/p>\n Braves\u2019 Sandy Leon Outrighted to Minors GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK \u2013 JUNE 13: Sandy Leon #9 of the Atlanta Braves in action during the sixth inning against the New York Mets<\/a> at Citi Field on June 13, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n Per the Atlanta Braves\u2019 official transactions<\/a> page, Sandy Leon has been sent outright to Triple-A Gwinnett in a roster move following the Brewers series.<\/p>\n Sandy Leon has played in parts of the last two seasons with the Braves, but he was recalled this year after Drake Baldwin<\/a> and Sean Murphy<\/a> were both sidelined with injury.<\/p>\n @CrosbyBaseball wrote (on 6\/21): <\/p>\n \u201c#Braves<\/a> catcher Sandy Le\u00f3n has cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Gwinnett.\u201d<\/p>\n This season with the Braves, over 44 at-bats, Sandy Leon recorded just 4 hits (O XBH, .091 average), 18 strikeouts, and zero walks, so he was pretty much a non-factor at the plate.<\/p>\n Sandy Leon\u2019s MLB Career GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA \u2013 MAY 15: Sandy Le\u00f3n #9 of the Atlanta Braves hits a single in the second inning against the Boston Red Sox<\/a> at Truist Park on May 15, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n Sandy Leon has a 14-year MLB career going for him so far, but the end may be near for the 37-year-old.<\/p>\n He debuted with the Washington Nationals<\/a> in 2012, and has played for seven different MLB organizations. Leon helped the Boston Red Sox win the World Series in 2018.<\/p>\n Over his career, Leon is a career .204 hitter with 32 home runs, 62 doubles, and a lifetime OPS+ of 54.<\/p>\n Always been known as a backup catcher, Sandy Leon lands back in the minors, and it will be interesting to keep tabs on him in the Braves system, but a release could certainly be in the cards here shortly to make space in the organization.<\/p>\n More MLB on Heavy: Los Angeles Dodgers<\/a> Owe Struggling Star $55 Million Next Season<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tTJ French<\/a> covers the MLB for Heavy. TJ is a graduate of the University of Georgia. He has 2+ years of writing experience.
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