Braves Announce Trade on Wednesday

Atlanta addressed one of the organization’s biggest needs on Wednesday with a deal involving the Colorado Rockies.

“The #Braves today acquired LHP Ryan Rolison from the Colorado Rockies in exchange for cash considerations,” the team announced on X.

Rolison had been designated for assignment by the Rockies on Tuesday. By sending cash to Colorado, the Braves were able to add him to the organization without risking another team claiming him off waivers.

Rolison has had a disappointing MLB career thus far. The 28-year-old left-hander was selected by the Rockies in the first round of the 2018 MLB Draft. Since then, he spent his entire professional career in the minors before finally getting a shot at the big-league level in 2025.

Rolison struggled mightily. Even factoring in the challenges of pitching at Coors Field, his numbers were still underwhelming. Over 31 appearances, he tossed 42 1/3 innings with a 7.02 ERA and a 1.772 WHIP. He made one start and came out of the bullpen 30 times, allowing 11 home runs, 20 walks and striking out just 25 batters. He had trouble finding the strike zone, and when he did, hitters rarely missed.

Atlanta clearly sees something in Rolison and will give him a chance to prove himself as a left-handed bullpen option under Weiss. The Braves already have five left-handed relievers on their 40-man roster, so Rolison will need to make adjustments and prove his worth, likely during spring training.

It is a low-risk move that fits the Braves’ broader offseason approach: reshaping the staff, reinforcing depth and betting on upside as they push to return to contention in 2026.