Top John Danks News
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John Danks: Will be released by Atlanta
Danks will be granted his release by the Braves, Charlie Wilmoth of MLB Trade Rumors reports.
Danks inked a minor-league contract with the Braves in December and received the opportunity to audition for a rotation spot with the big club in spring training, but he was unable to beat out Mike Foltynewicz for the fifth starter role after getting lit up for seven runs on 14 hits and six walks over 9.2 innings in Grapefruit League play. The 31-year-old, who was out of baseball after being released by the White Sox last May, may need to prove himself in the minors with another organization before he gets another look at the big-league level. Danks hasn't turned in a sub-4.50 ERA in a season since 2011.
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Braves' John Danks: Inks minor-league deal with Braves
Danks signed a minor-league deal with the Braves on Monday, Jeff Passan of Yahoo! Sports reports.
Danks sat out most of the 2016 season following a release from the White Sox in May and will now look for a second chance with the Braves. He will likely work as starter depth for a Braves team inching toward contending, but his recent track record is mediocre enough that his fantasy value is negligible. The 31-year-old hasn't posted an ERA+ above league average since 2011, a year before undergoing shoulder surgery, and he holds a career 6.6 K/9.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-2, 190 lbs |
| Birthplace: Austin, TX |
| Age: 40 |
| Experience: 10 |
| Bats/Throws: L, L |