The Atlanta Braves have added veteran catcher Eric Haase on a minor league contract, a move finalized on September 1 that keeps him postseason-eligible should the club need emergency depth behind the plate.
Haase Assigned to Florida Complex; Postseason Eligibility Secured
According to the MLB.com transaction tracker, the deal was submitted to the league office on September 1. Provided it was filed by the noon deadline, Haase qualifies for Atlanta’s postseason roster. However, the Braves’ October catching plans remain anchored by Drake Baldwin and Sean Murphy, making Haase’s activation unlikely barring an injury.
Current Catching Depth Chart
Atlanta’s 40-man roster lists only Baldwin and Murphy as catchers. Kyle Farmer occupies a roster spot as a utility infielder and emergency third catcher, though he has not caught in a major league game in seven years; he did make five appearances behind the plate at Double-A this season.
In the upper minors, Triple-A Gwinnett’s healthy non-roster backstops are Chuckie Robinson and Maverick Handley. Jair Camargo and Sandy León are also in the organization but are currently sidelined—León is on the 60-day injured list and is almost certainly finished for the year.
Haase’s 2024 Journey: Three Organizations, Limited Production
Haase, 31, has now suited up for three clubs this season. He began the year on a minor league deal with the San Francisco Giants, earned an Opening Day roster spot, and logged 84 plate appearances over a few months. His line with San Francisco: .162/.235/.365 with four home runs and a 33.3% strikeout rate.
The Giants released him shortly after the All-Star break. He then joined the Chicago White Sox on a minor league pact, appearing briefly at Triple-A before requesting and receiving his release in mid-August. In that short stint, Haase showed some of the raw power that produced a 22-home-run season for Detroit in 2021.
Scouting Profile: Power Potential, Defensive Questions
Haase profiles as a low-average, high-strikeout catcher with occasional over-the-fence pop. His receiving metrics have graded below average, limiting his overall defensive value. For Atlanta, he represents a veteran insurance policy—an experienced option who can step in if the roster is thinned by injury during a playoff run.
