Forrest Wall

The Marlins announced Thursday that they’ve claimed outfielder Forrest Wall off waivers from the division-rival Braves. Wall has been optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville. Miami already had an open 40-man roster spot, so no corresponding moves were necessary. The 28-year-old Wall hit .241/.313/.241 in a small sample of 32 plate appearances with Atlanta this season. He’s…

We doubt Wall will ever be a major league hitter, but he can steal bases and the Marlins will have plenty of playing time available for him if they want. That could make him a factor in mixed leagues later this year. The 28-year-old Wall hit .241/.313/.241 in 32 plate appearances for the Braves this season. He came in at .279/.380/.411 in 231 plate appearances for Triple-A Gwinnett.

The Marlins announced Thursday that they’ve claimed outfielder Forrest Wall off waivers from the division-rival Braves. Wall has been optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville. Miami already had an open 40-man roster spot, so no corresponding moves were necessary. The 28-year-old Wall hit .241/.313/.241 in a small sample of 32 plate appearances with Atlanta this season. He’s…

The Braves announced Monday morning that they’ve designated outfielder Forrest Wall for assignment. His spot on the roster will go to infield prospect Nacho Alvarez Jr., whose contract has been selected from Triple-A Gwinnett to take the place of second baseman Ozzie Albies. Albies, who suffered a fractured wrist this weekend is expected to miss…

The Braves needed space on the 40-man roster with Whit Merrifield and Nacho Alvarez Jr. being added. Wall was 7-for-29 (.241) with one RBI in 13 games with the Braves this year. The club has seven days to trade Wall or place him on waivers.