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Former Braves top prospect has been designated for assignment

Originally posted on SportsTalkATL | By Jake Gordon | Last updated 11/15/22

After being traded to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for Jesse Chavez, former Braves top prospect Touki Toussaint has been designated for assignment:

ROSTER MOVES:
The #Angels have selected the contracts of LHP Kolton Ingram and RHP Jose Soriano.

RHP Touki Toussaint, RHP Nash Walters and LHP Rob Zastryzny have been designated for assignment.

— Angels PR (@LAAngelsPR) November 15, 2022

Especially in Atlanta, Toussaint really shined at times and looked like a guy who could be a frontline starter going forward. Now, he has been let go by the Angels. He could still be outrighted to the minor leagues after being removed from the 40-man roster, but I’d be willing to bet someone gambles on his potential. If someone can unlock him, they’re going to have a special player on their hands. Best of luck, Touki.

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