Braves option RHP Rolddy Muñoz to Triple‑A Gwinnett amid spring cuts

The Atlanta Braves optioned right‑hander Rolddy Muñoz to Triple‑A Gwinnett as part of the first round of spring training roster cuts, a move that reduced big‑league camp to 59 active players. The decision came after a short spring outing in which Muñoz recorded two outs but issued three walks during a March 1 appearance against the Rays, with L. J. McDonough entering to get the final out and keep the Rays scoreless.

The club also reassigned right‑handers Garrett Baumann and Owen Murphy to minor‑league camp and optioned right‑hander Hunter Stratton and infielder Nacho Alvarez Jr. to Gwinnett as part of the same trimming of the roster. After those moves, Atlanta’s camp headcount stood at 59 active players.

Muñoz’s spring trouble followed other rocky relief work reported earlier in camp and during the regular season. One note flagged that he “was hit hard in relief for Atlanta on Sunday against the Mariners,” and that Connor Seabold was recalled as the corresponding move. Season summaries list Muñoz, age 23, as having split time between Gwinnett and Double‑A Mississippi with a combined 4.94 ERA in 27 1/3 innings.

Muñoz’s transaction history shows frequent movement between Atlanta and its affiliates. Notable entries include the club selecting his contract on November 18, 2024; recalls from Gwinnett on September 1 and September 29, 2025; and an option back to Gwinnett on September 8, 2025. The MiLB and MLB transaction tables list assignments to the Gwinnett Stripers, Columbus Clingstones and Double‑A Mississippi across 2024–2025 and earlier roster activations dating to his signing on June 14, 2019.

Sources differ on Muñoz’s major‑league status. One account notes that “Muñoz, who has previously seen action in the majors, has the options that give the team flexibility.” A separate summary describes him as “a reliever who has yet to make his major league debut.” The conflicting descriptions sit alongside the transaction log entries that show multiple recalls and a contract selection, creating ambiguity about whether Muñoz has a recorded regular‑season MLB appearance.

Other roster churn around the Braves included moves that affect the big‑league bullpen and 40‑man flexibility. The club previously optioned Mike Soroka to Gwinnett and placed Max Fried on the 60‑day injured list with a forearm strain; left‑hander Lucas Luetge was outrighted after a brief stint with the big club. The early use of options reflects the club’s tendency in spring cuts to “utilize those with options” as it sorts roster needs and injury replacements.

Muñoz will report to Triple‑A Gwinnett to continue work on his command and to provide depth for Atlanta; his immediate availability and option status give the Braves roster flexibility as they finalize the pitching staff for the regular season.