The Cleveland Indians have traded minor-league catcher Anthony Recker to the Atlanta Braves for cash considerations, the team confirmed through Twitter. Recker was signed to a minor-league deal with an invite to spring training prior to the season, but he became expendable when the Tribe traded for Chris Gimenez following Roberto Perez's thumb injury.
Recker was slashing .246/.395/.426 with two home runs for the Columbus Clippers this season, mostly in a backup role for starting catcher Adam Moore. Recker played 32 games in the majors last season, slashing .