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Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos talks with reporters during Major League Baseball's general manager meetings, Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021, in Carlsbad, Calif. The Atlanta Braves have agreed to a contract extension with general manager Alex Anthopoulos that will keep him with the six-time reigning NL East champions through the 2031 season. The team announced the deal Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, locking up the GM who oversaw a World Series championship in 2021 and has been responsible for securing long-term contracts with many of top players.(AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)

Atlanta Braves extend general manager Alex Anthopoulos’ contract through 2031 season

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023, in Washington. Chris Sale's injury-filled career with the Boston Red Sox ended Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023 when the 34-year-old left-hander was traded the Atlanta Braves for infielder Vaughn Grissom. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File) **

Oft-injured left-hander Chris Sale traded to Braves from Red Sox for infielder Vaughn Grissom

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Oakland Athletics catcher Sean Murphy, left, tries to tag Chicago White Sox's Adam Engel (15), who scored the tying run during the ninth inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Sept. 9, 2022. The Atlanta Braves acquired catcher Murphy from the Oakland Athletics as part of a three-team deal on Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, that also sent catcher William Contreras to the Milwaukee Brewers. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez, File) **FILE**

Murphy to Braves, Contreras to Brewers in 3-team trade

By Steve Megargee - Associated Press

Houston Astros general manager James Click, right, talks with bench coach Joe Espada during batting practice before Game 1 in baseball's World Series against the Atlanta Braves Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) **FILE**

GMs Anthopoulos, Click lead teams out of scandals and to World Series

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 16, 2020, file photo, Atlanta Braves' Marcell Ozuna watches his single during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins in Miami. The Braves are bringing back Ozuna, signing the slugger to a $65 million, four-year contract. The Braves announced the deal for the 2020 NL home run and RBI leader Friday night, Feb. 5, less than two weeks before pitchers and catchers are set to report for spring training. The deal includes a fifth-year club option for $16 million with a $1 million buyout. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

Ozuna’s return ensures Braves remain serious title contender

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

FILE - Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Charlie Morton sits in the dugout after pitching against the Baltimore Orioles in a spring training baseball game Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, in Sarasota, Fla. The Atlanta Braves have added another veteran arm to their rotation by signing two-time All-Star Charlie Morton to a $15 million, one-year deal. The signing comes after left-hander Drew Smyly signed an $11 million, one-year deal with the Braves on Nov. 16. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Braves boost rotation, sign Morton for a year at $15 million

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Max Fried pitches against the Washington Nationals during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Braves’ rotation takes another hit as Max Fried placed on IL

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Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Tommy Milone, left, reacts as he is taken out of the game against the Tampa Bay Rays during the sixth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Pitching-desperate Braves acquire LH Milone from Orioles

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Friday, Oct. 4, 2019 file photo, St. Louis Cardinals left fielder Marcell Ozuna (23) hits a single against the Atlanta Braves in the fourth inning during Game 2 of a best-of-five National League Division Series in Atlanta. Free agent outfielder Marcell Ozuna and the Atlanta Braves reached an $18 million, one-year deal Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020 that puts him on the team he helped beat in the playoffs last October. (AP Photo/Scott Cunningham, File)

Braves hoping Ozuna poised for repeat of career-best season

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 6, 2019, file photo, Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Cole Hamels throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, in Milwaukee. Left-hander Cole Hamels agreed to an $18 million, one-year contract with the Atlanta Braves, one of the more active teams of the offseason. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)

Hamels, Braves agree on $18 million, 1-year deal

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves Executive Vice President and General Manager Alex Anthopoulos, left, introduces left-handed pitcher Will Smith during a press conference at SunTrust Park in Atlanta, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Will Smith celebrates return to home state with Braves

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 4, 2019, file photo, Atlanta Braves' Nick Markakis follows through on a three-run double in the fifth inning of baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Atlanta. The Braves have re-signed outfielder Markakis and catcher Tyler Flowers to $4 million, one-year contracts for 2020 after declining their $6 million team options, which triggered $2 million buyout. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Braves re-sign Markakis, Flowers, decline Teheran option

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 31, 2019, file photo, Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz works against the Detroit Tigers in the first inning of a baseball game, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Braves have recalled right-hander Mike Foltynewicz from Triple-A Gwinnett to take a spot in the starting rotation after Kevin Gausman was claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Reds. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Braves recall RHP Foltynewicz after Gausman goes to Reds

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Texas Rangers pitcher Chris Martin celebrates the 5-2 win as the final out is made against the Oakland Athletics in the ninth inning of a baseball game Friday, July 26, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Braves acquire reliever Chris Martin from Rangers

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

FILE - This is an Oct. 8, 2018, file photo showing Atlanta Braves pitcher Mike Foltynewicz during the first inning in Game 4 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, in Atlanta. The Braves say pitcher Mike Foltynewicz will not be ready for opening day. The right-hander hasn't been able to pitch during spring training because of discomfort in his elbow caused by bone spurs. While not believed to be a serious issue, Foltynewicz was forced to push back his throwing schedule this spring.(AP Photo/John Bazemore, FIle)

Braves: Foltynewicz will not be ready for opening day

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Atlanta Braves' Josh Donaldson speaks during a baseball press conference Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, in Atlanta. Looking to improve on their first division title in five years, the Braves agreed to one-year contract with the former AL MVP. (Alyssa Pointer/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Donaldson, Braves reach a deal that works well for both

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

CORRECTS DAY AND DATE - Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker speaks to reporters before Game 2 of the baseball team's National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal Constitution via AP)

Snitker gets 2-year extension; managed Braves to playoffs

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 28, 2018 file photo Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Kevin Gausman delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays in Baltimore. Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker says the Braves ‘hit all the boxes’ with four trade-deadline deals. Atlanta acquired Gausman and Darren O’Day from Baltimore in their last trade, Tuesday, July 31 , 2018. Gausman joins Atlanta’s rotation as the Braves chase a playoff spot. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, file)

Gausman helps Braves ‘hit all the boxes’ for NL East push

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 13, 2017, file photo, Alex Anthopoulos speaks to reporters following a news conference introducing him as the new general manager of the Atlanta Braves baseball team in Atlanta. Anthopoulos says he hasn’t ruled out signing a free agent but says he doesn’t want to block prospects in the team’s rebuilding process by adding a long-term contract. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)

Braves still open to adding free agent to short-term deal

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 24, 2017, file photo, Atlanta Braves' Matt Kemp waves to a fan after the team's baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers in Atlanta. Kemp is returning to the Los Angeles Dodgers as part of a five-player trade with the Atlanta Braves that includes cash. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File) **FILE**

Matt Kemp back in LA, Adrian Gonzalez out in 5-player deal with Braves

By Beth Harris - Associated Press