Instead, the Braves appear set to move forward with top prospect Drake Baldwin as the team's starting catcher to begin the regular season. Baldwin caught Spencer Strider in his return to the mound on March 17. With the León transaction, the Braves are down to 36 players on their MLB roster.

Monday’s Spring Training game for the Braves had a little added excitement, with Spencer Strider making his return to the mound for the first time since he underwent internal brace surgery last April.

The Braves are in agreement with veteran catcher James McCann on a minor league contract, reports Robert Murray of FanSided. Atlanta released Curt Casali from his minor league deal and reassigned Sandy León to minor league camp this afternoon. McCann is represented by the Ballengee Group.

As top prospect Drake Baldwin prepares to serve as the Braves primary catcher while Sean Murphy is on the injured list, James McCann will be preparing to bolster the organization’s catching depth. McCann agreed to a Minor League deal with the Braves,

The Atlanta Braves are signing veteran catcher James McCann to a minor league contract, according to Robert Murray of FanSided. McCann, 34, is an 11-year veteran and played in 65 games for the Baltimore Orioles last season,