Anderson Pilar

Anderson Pilar has agreed to a minor-league deal with the Braves.

Fantasy Impact

Pilar was in spring training with the Braves as a Rule 5 pick earlier this year. The club decided not to keep him then, returning him to the Marlins in late-March. Pilar has spent this entire year at the Triple-A level, posting a 4.26 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, and 50-13 K/BB across 44 1/3 innings. The 27-year-old righty has also recorded four saves this season. Pilar has yet to debut in the majors, but the disappointing Braves could take the opportunity to see what he's got down the stretch.

The Braves are returning reliever Anderson Pilar to the Marlins.

Fantasy Impact

Atlanta picked up Pilar in the Rule 5 Draft. He was unable to earn a spot in the Braves bullpen out of spring training.

Anderson Pilar might miss out on an Atlanta bullpen spot, per team updates, despite Monday’s trade of Angel Perdomo to the Angels, with AJ Smith-Shawver in contention.

Fantasy Impact

Pilar, a Rule 5 pick, boasts 12 strikeouts but 9 runs and 6 walks over 5.2 spring innings, risking a return to the Marlins if Atlanta favors Smith-Shawver as a sixth starter. The 27-year-old’s roster odds waver. Fantasy managers in deep leagues should watch his fate, as his strikeout flair could still shine if he lands a role.