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00:00The Braves pick up imposing Orioles pitching pair on waivers.
00:05The Braves seized an opportunity during a week of league-wide roster cuts,
00:09claiming towering pitchers Carson Ragsdale and Josh Walker from the Orioles.
00:13At 6'8 and 6'6, they offered rare size and potential upside for Atlanta's depleted bullpen.
00:20In a season defined by attrition, Atlanta's pitching depth was stretched thin.
00:24With open 40-man spots and a long offseason ahead,
00:27the Braves targeted low-risk additions whose physical traits and possible untapped upside
00:32aligned with their developmental ambitions.
00:35Ragsdale, 27, returned like a boomerang.
00:39Previously claimed by Atlanta, then designated for assignment and reclaimed by Baltimore,
00:44he brought only five major league innings of rough results.
00:48Still, Atlanta's quick move to reacquire him indicated a persistent belief in his potential.
00:53Josh Walker, a 31-year-old left-hander, arrived with a journeyman resume
00:58and a 6.59 career ERA across New York and Toronto.
01:04Despite inconsistency, his handedness and travels suggested he might thrive
01:08with a fresh role and better match-up usage.
01:11Left-handers often receive extended opportunities,
01:14and Atlanta appeared willing to test that theory with Walker.
01:17With a revamped environment and targeted responsibilities,
01:20the Braves hoped his experience could translate into dependable innings
01:24rather than continued turbulence.
01:26These moves weren't splashy, but they reflected smart timing.
01:30Baseball's backbone is depth, especially during the offseason.
01:34Atlanta continued accumulating arms, evaluating possibilities rather than chasing headlines,
01:40knowing careful roster stacking often pays off months later.
01:43With 23 pitchers now on the 40-man roster,
01:46the Braves added two more long-levered options,
01:49betting on development and opportunity.
01:52If either Ragsdale or Walker grows beyond raw size,
01:56Atlanta's quiet gamble could become meaningful bullpen support.
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