Sandy Leon

Atlanta announced Wednesday that Leon will attend spring training as a non-roster invitee. He elected free agency in early October after being outrighted off the 40-man roster following the 2025 season, then re-signed with the organization on a minor-league contract.

Fantasy Impact

Leon appeared in five games for the Braves in 2025. Atlanta's catching depth chart currently includes Drake Baldwin and Sean Murphy, who is dealing with a hip injury.

The Atlanta Braves selected Sandy Leon's contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday.

Fantasy Impact

Leon hasn't played in the majors in 2023, but he's getting an opportunity now that Sean Murphy (hip) is on the injured list. He's had a rough season in the minors, posting a .166/.245/.358 slash line across 58 games. He'll fill the backup role behind Drake Baldwin.

The Atlanta Braves outrighted Sandy Leon to Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

To clear a spot for the reinstated Ronald Acuna Jr. (calf), the Braves outrighted Sandy Leon to Triple-A. Leon will now have the option to either elect free agency or remain with the organization.

The Atlanta Braves added Sandy Leon to their major league roster.

Fantasy Impact

Leon will add depth behind the plate for Atlanta. Stuart Fairchild was designated for assignment as the corresponding move.

The Braves re-assigned C Sandy Leon to minor league camp.

Fantasy Impact

Drake Baldwin is likely to open the season as the Braves starting catcher with Sean Murphy opening the year on the injured list.