Atlanta Braves sign legend’s son to minor league deal

ATLANTA — As they get closer to the season, the Atlanta Braves organization has made some noteworthy transactions lately.

They signed ace pitcher Chris Sale to a contract extension to keep him in Atlanta through 2027. But there’s another deal within the past week that has gotten fans’ attention.

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The Braves signed Peyton Glavine, the son of Baseball Hall of Famer Tom Glavine, to a minor-league deal, according to the team’s website.

Like his dad, Peyton Glavine is also a lefty pitcher. He played college ball at Auburn University and spent his minor-league career within the Washington Nationals organization. Glavine has posted a 3.42 ERA in his professional career so far.

The Braves have assigned Glavine to start the season with the Columbus Clingstones, the organization’s Double-A affiliate.

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