Royber Salinas has returned to the Braves on a minor league deal, adding to the team's depth in pitching as they continue to strengthen their roster for the upcoming season.

Royber Salinas was claimed off waivers from the Oakland A’s on November 1 and was previously a top-30 prospect in the Braves organization before being traded in the Sean Murphy deal. The Braves have decided to let him go again, indicating a change in their assessment of his potential. He was projected to make $800,000 next season.