James McCann

The Braves are in agreement with veteran catcher James McCann on a minor league contract, reports Robert Murray of FanSided. Atlanta released Curt Casali from his minor league deal and reassigned Sandy Le n to minor league camp this afternoon. McCann is represented by the Ballengee Group. McCann, 34, provides veteran insurance with Sean Murphy ticketed for the injured list…

James McCann provides added depth behind the plate, as Braves starter Sean Murphy opens the season on the injured list.

McCann's arrival provides Atlanta fans with the opportunity to break out those vintage Brian McCann shirseys again. He'll serve as an emergency catching option behind top prospect Drake Baldwin and backup Chadwick Tromp while Sean Murphy is on the shelf recovering from a rib injury. The 34-year-old veteran backstop slashed .24/.279/.388 with eight homers in 233 plate appearances over 65 games last year for the Orioles in a backup role.

The Braves are in agreement with veteran catcher James McCann on a minor league contract, reports Robert Murray of FanSided. Atlanta released Curt Casali from his minor league deal and reassigned Sandy Le n to minor league camp this afternoon. McCann, 34, provides veteran insurance with Sean Murphy ticketed for the injured list to begin the season. Murphy and expected…