Atlanta Starts Off-Season off With Another Deal

Earlier this evening the Tartans agreed to unload CF Charles Eckenstahler to the Santa Cruz Slugs in return for a minor starting pitcher. Eckenstahler who is under contract for the next two seasons will make $5.8 million this season, of which the Tartans agreed to pay $1.8 million. In return Atlanta will receive pitching prospect Kevin Pratt.

The soft throwing righthander went 11-4 last season with a 2.97 ERA and 1.20 WHIP. He possesses excellent controll of both the fastballs (split and 4-seamer) and the curveball, and occasionally adds-in a below average change-up.

It should be noted that Pratt did spend 7 days on the DL last season with a sprained elbow, likely from exaggerating the break on his curveball early last season.

The loss of Eckenstahler leaves the Tartans short a 1/2 hitter, though any replacement will likely be better in CF.