Braves sign RHP Abreu
Juan Abreu - S - Atlanta Braves
Nov. 24, 2009 - 3:15 PM ET
Braves signed RHP Juan Abreu.
Abreu recently became a minor league free agent, however he was signed to a major league contract by Atlanta. The 24-year-old right-hander posted a 3.67 ERA, 1.51 WHIP and 16 saves in 36 relief appearances between Class A Wilmington and Double-A Northwest Arkansas in 2009 with the Royals organization. Abreu is erratic (career rate of 5.7 BB/9) but the Braves will take a chance on his impressive heater.