Evan Gattis RUMORS & NEWS

Atlanta Journal-Constitution "As expected, catcher Brian McCann was back in the Braves lineup for Friday’s series opener against the Mets, and veteran backup Gerald Laird was penciled in to catch Julio Teheran’s start Sunday. Manager Fredi Gonzalez wouldn’t divulge catching plans for Saturday, but said rookie slugger Evan..." May 25

Atlanta Journal-Constitution "Decisions, decisions. Braves rookie sensation Evan Gattis was poised and ready at the plate Wednesday afternoon, working with a 3-0 count and the bases loaded. The question was, when the next pitch came over the plate, where was he going to put it? Over the right-field wall was Gattis’..." May 23

Atlanta Journal-Constitution "Now that Jason Heyward has returned from the disabled list, manager Fredi Gonzalez is going to have a hard time finding a spot for Evan Gattis in the Braves lineup. He can catch, play left field or first base, but those aren’t exactly weak spots in the Braves lineup. “I think on paper it’s a..." May 19

Atlanta Journal-Constitution "Brian McCann could rejoin the Braves in just over a week during their next road trip, but the veteran catcher’s return doesn’t mean Evan Gattis will be sent down to the minor leagues. McCann is in the final stages of his recovery from October shoulder surgery and was 3-for-7 with a double, two..." April 29

Atlanta Journal-Constitution "After Jordan Schafer used his bunting ability and speed to score the first run of a six-run Braves inning, Evan Gattis and Juan Francisco used sheer brawn to drive in the next five. Gattis lined a three-run homer into the pool of a nightclub beyond left field, and Francisco hit a mammoth..." April 11

Atlanta Journal-Constitution "Evan Gattis went from non-roster spring training invitee to Braves cleanup hitter in under two months, and Tuesday night the rookie catcher provided another example of why his stock has spiked so quickly. Gattis hit a two-run homer in the first inning, and Kris Medlen and the bullpen held on..." April 10

Atlanta Journal-Constitution "Evan Gattis made it to the big stage for the first time Wednesday, and the Braves rookie delivered a smashing performance. A week after Gattis, aka El Oso Blanco, called making the opening-day roster the high point of his life so far, the big Texan topped it with a home run off Roy Halladay for..." April 04

Atlanta Journal-Constitution "Evan Gattis continued his spring pillaging Tuesday when the Braves bench candidate went 2-for-2 with two doubles and three RBIs in a 12-3 win against St. Louis. The catcher/left fielder entered in the seventh inning and doubled in both of his plate appearances, including a bases-loaded line..." March 13

Talking Chop "The Braves' bats have come alive the past two days, scoring 16 runs in two wins over the Marlins and Nationals. A day after Jason Heyward and Justin Upton clubbed back-to-back homers, the Bravos cranked out 15 hits on Tuesday afternoon in a winning 9-5 effort over Washington. In that win over..." February 27

Atlanta Journal-Constitution "Evan Gattis earned a splendid nickname – “El Oso Blanco,” aka The White Bear -- while leading the Venezuelan Winter League in home runs and slugging percentage. Now he seems intent on earning a roster spot with the Braves. The 6-foot-3, 240-pound Texan hit a two-run, line-drive homer and a..." February 24