On Sunday, the Atlanta Braves will look to win their series with the Los Angeles Dodgers in California.
They are tied up at 1-1 after the first two games.
Most recently, the Braves won by a score of 7-2 (on Saturday).
Ozzie Albies led the team with two hits, two RBI’s and one run scored.
Atlanta Braves Sign Intriguing 25-Year-Old Pitcher
GettyJulio Robaina #38 of Team Cuba delivers a pitch against Team Puerto Rico in the first inning during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Hiram Bithorn Stadium on March 09, 2026 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Ahead of Sunday’s game, Francys Romero of Beisbol FR reported that the Braves are signing a 25-year-old pitcher to a minor league deal.
The news was first reported by Miguel Rodríguez Hernández of Pelota Cubana USA.
Romero wrote: “Sources: Cuban LHP Julio Robaina signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves. Robaina, 25, was Cuba’s No. 3 starter in the 2026 WBC. He posted a 1-0, 1.47 ERA, 18.1 IP and 15 strikeouts with Quintana Roo in the Mexican Baseball League this season.”
Robaina has many years of experience in the Houston Astros organization.
In 2023, he went 10-6 with a 3.18 ERA in 26 games in Double-A.
Romero also reported that Robaina will now head to the Gwinnett Stripers (Triple-A affiliate of the Braves).
GettyJulio Robaina #38 of Team Cuba delivers a pitch against Team Puerto Rico in the first inning during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Hiram Bithorn Stadium on March 09, 2026 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
He will be worth keeping an eye on, as a few good outings could give him a real chance to make his MLB debut for the Braves.
Romero had written (on April 3, 2025): “Cuban LHP Julio Robaina (24) signed with the Tigres de Quintana Roo in the Mexican Baseball League for the 2025 season, per source. Robaina spent 7 years with the Astros in the Minor Leagues and had a great season in Double-A in 2023 (10-6, 3.18 ERA), 116.0 IP, and 114 SO.”
Braves Right Now
GettyMauricio Dubón #14 reacts with Jorge Mateo #2 of the Atlanta Braves after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on May 09, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
After missing the 2025 MLB playoffs, the Braves are rolling to start the year.
They are the first-place team in the National League East with a 27-13 record in 40 games (and 15-7 in 22 games on the road).
Following Sunday’s game, the Braves will return home to host the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday (they are off on Monday).
At home, they have gone 12-6 in 18 games (and they are 15-7 in 22 games on the road).
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