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Braves Sign Towering Righty Away From Angels
The 6-foot-6 pitcher Jack Dashwood joins the Braves' minor league system after a tough stint with the Angels.
Published on Mar. 4, 2026
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The Atlanta Braves have signed right-handed pitcher Jack Dashwood to a minor league contract. Dashwood, who stands at 6-foot-6 and 240 pounds, spent the last five seasons in the Los Angeles Angels organization before electing free agency in November 2025. While his minor league stats have been unimpressive, the Braves are hoping the towering righty can find his command and develop into a major league bullpen option.
Why it matters
The Braves are looking to bolster their pitching depth after several key young starters were slated to start the season on the injured list. Dashwood's size and strikeout potential make him an intriguing flier, even if his command has been an issue in the minors so far.
The details
Dashwood, 28, was selected by the Angels in the 12th round of the 2019 MLB Draft. In 260 minor league innings, he has struck out 297 batters, but also posted a 7.33 ERA in 54 innings at Triple-A last season. The Braves are hoping a change of scenery can help Dashwood harness his stuff and make his long-awaited MLB debut.
- Dashwood signed a minor league contract with the Braves on February 20, 2026.
- Dashwood elected free agency in November 2025 after spending five seasons in the Angels organization.
The players
Jack Dashwood
A 6-foot-6, 240-pound right-handed pitcher who spent the last five seasons in the Los Angeles Angels minor league system before signing with the Atlanta Braves.
Spencer Schwellenbach
A promising young Braves starting pitcher slated to start the 2026 season on the injured list.
Hurston Waldrep
Another promising young Braves starting pitcher expected to begin the 2026 season on the injured list.
What’s next
The Braves will look to see if Dashwood can harness his size and strikeout potential in their minor league system and potentially contribute to the major league bullpen later in the 2026 season.
The takeaway
The Braves are taking a low-risk flier on a hard-throwing righty with an enticing combination of size and strikeout ability, as they look to build pitching depth after several key young starters were sidelined with injuries to start the season.
