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ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves added outfield depth by acquiring J.P. Martínez from the Texas Rangers in a trade for right-handed pitcher Tyler Owens. The 27-year-old Martínez made his major league debut for the World Series champion Rangers last season. In 17 games and 44 plate appearances, the left-handed hitter posted a .225 average with a homer and four RBIs. The Cuban native spent most of 2023 in the minors, batting .297 with 14 homers, 60 RBIs and 41 stolen bases across three leagues. The 23-year-old Owens has spent four seasons in Atlanta's minor league system, reaching Double-A Mississippi last season.
