The MLB offseason rarely lacks intrigue, and this winter is proving no different. In a matter of days, franchises have shuffled rosters, rolled the dice on young talent, and made lightning-fast decisions that often leave fans scrambling to keep up. The Rule 5 Draft, in particular, turned into a whirlwind of rapid movement, and in some cases, blink-and-you’ll-miss-it legacies, and one team impacted has been the Braves.
A’s, Twins, and Giants Swap Prospects in Whirlwind Rule 5 Moves
The Oakland Athletics saw their former first-round pick, Daniel Susac, snatched up by the Minnesota Twins, only for him to be sent immediately to the San Francisco Giants. In a near-simultaneous move, Oakland selected Ryan Watson, a right-hander out of the Orioles’ system, and promptly dealt him to the Boston Red Sox. In the odd, almost comical logic of baseball transaction culture, both Susac and Watson have now entered the pantheon of short-lived franchise legends. Susac, forever a “Twins legend.” Watson, etched in the lore of Oakland. For a few hours, anyway.
Braves Clear Room for Ha-Seong Kim, Bido Becomes Expendable
But the game of roster roulette didn’t end there. The Atlanta Braves added their own twist by designating Osvaldo Bido for assignment, barely a week after claiming him off waivers. Ironically, Bido’s addition had opened the very roster spot the A’s used to grab Watson. Atlanta’s move came in the wake of a far more headline-worthy transaction: the signing of infielder Ha-Seong Kim to a one-year, $20 million deal, a clear signal that Bido was the odd man out.
The next few days will determine Bido’s fate. As MLB Trade Rumors outlined, Atlanta has five days to either trade him or expose him to waivers. Given his lack of major league service time and absence of a previous outright assignment, Bido won’t be able to elect free agency if he goes unclaimed. The waiver order adds another wrinkle: the Athletics sit eighth, with Atlanta ninth. If Bido passes through the top seven teams, Oakland could take a flyer, again.
Can Bido Recapture the Magic?
His recent numbers tell the story of a pitcher in flux. After a strong 2024 showing, a 3.41 ERA, and a WHIP just above 1.08, Bido regressed in 2025, finishing with a 5.87 ERA and a troubling 1.607 WHIP over nearly 80 innings. Most concerning was the longball: 19 home runs allowed, 13 of them in West Sacramento, a minor league setting not known for being kind to pitchers. A pattern emerged: less command, more damage, and his confidence seemed to take the brunt of it.
Still, Bido has flashed major-league-caliber stuff. If he can rediscover his 2024 form, the one that mixed velocity with confidence and kept the ball in the yard, he could be a valuable depth piece for a team willing to invest in his upside. Whether that’s in Oakland, Atlanta, or elsewhere, the clock is ticking. For now, Osvaldo Bido remains in limbo, a pitcher between homes, searching for the version of himself that once looked like a quiet breakout waiting to happen.
