The Atlanta Braves, only two games into the 2017 season, saw an obvious need. We’ve all known it. that bench was atrocious. Well, they took a step to mitigate that.
Braves MLB.com beat reporter Mark Bowman announced the signing over Twitter.
The Braves have signed Ryan Howard to a Minor League deal. He'll go to extended Spring Training and then likely join Triple-A Gwinnett
Howard played in 116 games last year for the Phillies. He slashed .196/.257/.453/.710. Howard did have an OPS+ of 150, so there may be a little bit left in the tank.