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Atlanta Braves claim pitcher from the A's

The Atlanta Braves have claimed Royber Salinas off waivers from the Athletics, according to the team.

The #Braves today claimed RHP Royber Salinas off waivers from the Athletics.

— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) November 1, 2024

Salinas, 23, was traded from Atlanta to the Oakland A's as a decent-sized part of the Sean Murphy deal between the two clubs back in 2022. Salinas had been on the A's 40-man roster, so his departure will clear a spot on the roster heading into the offseason.

Salinas spent most of his time with the A's in Double-A Midland in 2023 and 2024, posting a 5.