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Guillermo Heredia is taking his talents to the KBO

Originally posted on SportsTalkATL | By Chase Irle | Last updated 11/23/22

In some slightly heartbreaking news, Guillermo Heredia‘s departure from the Braves became official last night. Sure, he was already designated for assignment by the team last week to clear a spot on the 40-man roster, but I was holding out hope he might return on a minor-league deal. Despite not bringing much to the team in terms of production, the vibes he brought to the clubhouse were immaculate. There’s a reason the Braves hung onto him for so long.

Now, those vibes have found a new home — in another country, for that matter. It was reported last night that Heredia is taking his talents to the Korean Baseball Organization in 2023.

Sources: Guillermo Heredia will sign with a KBO team for the 2023 season and will no longer play with the Estrellas Orientales in the Dominican Winter League during 2022. The contract will be in the $ 1 M range.

Heredia was DFA last week for the Braves. pic.twitter.com/f9QobYK5iW

— Francys Romero (@francysromeroFR) November 22, 2022

Like most of you, I know next to nothing about the KBO, but I do know this: they are getting a gem in Guillermo Heredia. I’m not sure I’ve ever loved a player \that hit a staggering .158 for my team more than him, but he will be missed by his teammates and the fans in Atlanta next season.

This article first appeared on SportsTalkATL and was syndicated with permission.

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