David O’Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that the Atlanta Braves have signed lefty reliever Alex Torres to a minor league deal with an invitation to Spring Training. He adds that the team is hopeful he makes the opening day bullpen.
Torres, 27, officially ended his tenure with the Mets last month, after he elected free agency rather than remaining with Triple-A Las Vegas. He was acquired from the San Diego Padres last Spring for minor league right-handers Cory Mazzoni and Brad Wieck.
Torres’ season was fraught with disappointment and frustration, producing a 5.68 FIP and a 1.525 WHIP in 39 appearances before he was eventually designated for assignment after the Mets acquired Eric O’Flaherty. He was betrayed by a lack of command and control, leading to a 6.82 walk rate n 34 1/3 innings pitched.
