ATLANTA (AP) — Touki Toussaint has been called up by the Atlanta Braves to make his major league debut in Game 1 of a doubleheader
against the Miami Marlins.The 22-year-old right-hander is the latest top
pitching prospect to debut for the Braves this season. Toussaint follows Mike
Soroka and Kolby Allard
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five starts for Triple-A Gwinnett. He began the season at Double-A Mississippi,
posting a record of 4-6 with a 2.93 ERA in 16 starts.Toussaint was designated at
Atlanta’s 26th player for the doubleheader. He becomes the 12th player to start
for the Braves this season, tied for the most in the National League with San
Diego and New York.A first-round pick by Arizona, Toussaint was acquired in 2015
in one of several deals the Braves used to rebuild their farm system.
MLBPlayers' Association Executive Director Tony Clark said Friday players are
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general manager position.According to ESPN.com
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gained as an agent against them in negotiating contracts as a GM:"They
understand the opportunities that exist for representatives to make the
decisions that they are going to make. To the extent that possibility exists, I
would be confident in suggesting that the understanding and appreciation for
confidential information remains so."Clark also noted "membership is paying
attention" in reference to the MLB Players' Association keeping close tabs on
the situation.Van Wagenen represents several Mets players, including starting
pitchers Jacob de Grom and Noah Syndergaard, as well as outfielder Yoenis
Cespedes and third baseman Todd Frazier.He also represents Mets minor league
outfielder and former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow.Agent Scott Boras appeared
Friday on ESPN Radio and sympathized with the concern of players across Major
League Baseball:"When you're fluid and you're going from agency to
management
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they also have a group of people that they worked with for a long time who they
were loyal to. How do they know that he won't shift that loyalty from you to the
other side?"The 44-year-old Van Wagenen is the co-head of the baseball division
at CAA Sports.He is interviewing to replace Sandy Alderson
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have reached the playoffs just twice since 2007.
