Rex Brothers began the 2018 season as part of the Atlanta Braves’ Opening Day roster. By the end of the season he was pitching for Double-A Mississippi.
Brothers came to the Braves in the 2017 season as he was trying to work his way back from injury. He appeared in 27 games and posted a high ERA but better looking peripheral numbers along with good velocity on his fastball. He re-signed with the team during the offseason, avoiding arbitration.
Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos was vocal during spring training that the team would take into account players that were out of options and and factor that into the decisions for the Opening Day roster.