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Braves make trade with Reds for Stuart Fairchild

Originally posted on SportsTalkATL | By Chase Irle | Last updated Mar 31, 2025 4:10 PM ET

Today, the Braves announced they have acquired outfielder Stuart Fairchild in exchange for cash considerations. To make room for him on the 40-man roster, they’ve moved reliever Joe Jimenez to the 60-day IL.

The #Braves today also acquired OF Stuart Fairchild from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for cash considerations. To make room on the 40-man roster, Atlanta transferred RHP Joe Jiménez to the 60-day injured list.

— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) March 31, 2025

Unfortunately, the 29-year-old Fairchild cannot pitch in high-leverage situations, which is what the Braves really need right now, but he is quality depth that can be stashed in Gwinnett in case of emergency.

Last season, Fairchild accrued 1.0 WAR over 94 games for the Reds, mostly thanks to his defense. He hit just .215 with eight homers and a .654 OPS. For his career, he’s accrued 2.1 WAR with a .697 OPS over 249 games.

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