​ATLANTA, GEORGIA – MARCH 27: Manager Walt Weiss #4 of the Atlanta Braves looks on during batting practice prior to facing the Kansas City Royals in the home opener at Truist Park on March 27, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)On Friday night, the Atlanta Braves will resume action after the All-Star break when they host the Texas Rangers at Truist Park.They are coming off a series where they dropped two out of three to the St. Louis Cardinals (in Missouri).AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementGettyManager Walt Weiss #4 of the Atlanta Braves looks on during batting practice prior to facing the Kansas City Royals in the home opener at Truist Park on March 27, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.Earlier this week, the Braves selected Kaiden McCarthy in the 2nd round of the 2026 MLB Draft.MLB Draft wrote: “With the 48th pick in the 2026 Draft, the @Braves select Vermont Academy (VT) right-handed pitcher Kaiden McCarthy, No. 61 on the Top 250 Draft prospects list.”It’s now been announced that McCarthy has signed a deal with the Braves.Via Carlos Collazo of Baseball America: “The Braves signed second round RHP Kaiden McCarthy for $2,497,500. Slot value for the 48th pick is $2,081,900. A $415,600 over slot deal.”Here’s what people were saying:AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementLike HEAVY’s content? Be sure to follow us.This article was originally published on HEAVYThe post Atlanta Braves Sign Pitcher To $2.5 Million Deal Before Rangers Game appeared first on HEAVY.