Braves signed RHP James Karinchak to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Karinchak hasn’t pitched in the big leagues since the 2023 campaign when he was with the Guardians. He missed most of the ensuing season with shoulder problems. The 30-year-old reliever was cut loose by the White Sox back in June after posting a respectable 2.45 ERA across 29 1/3 innings (24 appearances) for Triple-A Charlotte. He’ll compete for a spot in Atlanta’s bullpen during spring training.