Atlanta Braves Sign Two Players Ahead of Cardinals Series

The Atlanta Braves signed two players, Cardell Thibodeaux and Junior Tilien, to minor league contracts ahead of their series with the St. Louis Cardinals.

What happened?

The Braves lost their last game 3-2 to the San Francisco Giants on June 28.

They will face the Cardinals on Tuesday after a day off on Monday.

Why it matters for Atlanta Braves

The signings add depth to the Braves' organization, with both players assigned to the Florida Complex League Braves.

Cardell Thibodeaux was released by the San Diego Padres just five days ago, while Junior Tilien has over 1000 minor league at-bats in the Mets and Tigers organizations.

What comes next?

The Braves are currently in first place in the National League East with a 49-33 record, but have struggled in June, losing two games in a row.

They will look to bounce back against the Cardinals and maintain their lead in the division.

The Braves have been one of the best teams in baseball this season, but the Philadelphia Phillies are just 3.0 games back of first place.

Corey Seidman of PHLY Sports noted that the Phillies have picked up 6 games on the Braves in the last 19 days.

The Braves will host the New York Mets on Friday night after their series with the Cardinals.

As of June 30, 2026, the Braves are in 3rd place in the National League, with a 49-33 record, on a two-game losing streak.