​The Atlanta Braves have benefited from the emergence of star catcher Drake Baldwin, who rose through the club’s system as they cycled through a number of backstop options in recent years before he claimed a long-term role behind the plate. Baldwin’s ascent helped propel the franchise to move on from a longtime veteran, and now the organization has received an update on that former player as he too has found himself displaced from his latest roster.
Journeyman catcher Chadwick Tromp became a recognizable name for Braves fans during his six years within the organization. Throughout the past several seasons, the veteran frequently shuffled between Triple-A and the majors, serving as a reliable insurance policy when injuries or roster limitations afflicted the Braves. After spending part of the 2026 season with Atlanta before hitting free agency again last month, Tromp found another chance with the Baltimore Orioles. That latest stint, however, proved even shorter than his previous one, concluding after a single major-league appearance before another roster adjustment followed.
“Tromp is sticking around as emergency organizational depth after passing through waivers unclaimed,” wrote George Bissell for NBC Sports. “The 31-year-old backstop was designated for assignment last week after going 2-for-3 with an RBI in his lone start for the Orioles after being brought back on June 22.”
Although Tromp made the most of his lone start at the plate, the performance wasn’t sufficient to lock down a permanent roster spot. Rather than losing him outright, Baltimore outrighted him to Triple-A after he cleared waivers, allowing the organization to maintain him as experienced catching depth without occupying a 40-man roster slot. The maneuver also marked another stop in what has become a well-traveled major league career.
“Tromp also played in 12 games for the Braves earlier in the season and has 80 big league appearances over parts of seven seasons,” Anthony Franco noted for MLB Trade Rumors. “The Aruba native is a lifetime .225/.232/.375 hitter with six home runs in 208 plate appearances.”
And while Tromp has not yet established himself as a long-term major league regular, teams continue to value his experience and familiarity with managing pitching staffs. For now, the former Braves catcher has returned to Triple-A as emergency depth, ready if another need arises later in the season. Although his most recent major league opportunity lasted just one game, his track record suggests another call-up could come soon if injuries create another opening behind the plate.
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