What happened: The Atlanta Braves have outrighted veteran catcher Sandy Leon, removing him from the club's 40-man roster. The move sends the backstop to the minor-league depth chart after he passed through waivers unclaimed.
Why it matters: Outrighting a depth catcher opens a 40-man spot Atlanta can use for an in-season addition or a call-up as the roster tightens through the summer. It also signals the Braves' comfort with their current catching mix as they sit among the National League's stronger clubs, a picture tied to the same Braves catching market that has drawn trade-deadline attention.
By the numbers: Atlanta enters the day at 48-28, averaging 5.0 runs scored against 3.7 allowed this season.
What to watch: Watch whether Leon accepts the minor-league assignment or elects free agency, and how Atlanta uses the freed 40-man spot ahead of the trade deadline.