Veteran catcher Jonathan Lucroy is set to officially announce his retirement Saturday as part of a ceremony at American Family Field.
Jonathan Lucroy was one of the most popular Milwaukee Brewers players in recent memory. Even though he had not announced his retirement, the team laid out a plan to induct the two-time All-Star to the Brewers Wall of Honor.
Veteran catcher Jonathan Lucroy made a two-game cameo appearance for the Braves in 2021 After Travis d’Arnaud suffered a thumb injury that kept him out of action for nearly three months, the Atlanta Braves were forced to piece together the catcher position.
The Braves continue to try to manage their 40 man roster in the wake of recent moves. While none of the moves the Braves have been making of late have been earth-shattering, they are at least doing stuff.
Lucroy is one of six different catchers who have suited up behind the plate for the Braves this season.
The Braves roll out a relatively normal lineup for the Saturday afternoon game against Miami at 4:10 PM. Orlando Arcia rejoins the lineup in the fifth spot, batting behind Austin Riley.
With Travis d’Arnaud injured for much of the season and not expected back until August, the Braves have gotten sub-replacement level production from the catching position this season.
The 34-year-old Lucroy had been looking for a team since the Nationals designated him for assignment April 12, but he was choosy in selecting a club.
He may not find an immediate spot on a big league roster, but it’d hardly be a surprise for several clubs to show interest in adding Lucroy on a minor league deal as a depth option.
Jon Lester is the only player still on the COVID-related injury list, as the Nationals have just about all of their roster back following the coronavirus outbreak that forced Washington to postpone its first four games of the season.
If Lucroy sees any time on Washington’s active roster, the Nats will become his eighth different franchise, and 2021 will be his 12th major-league season.
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