The Braves lost outfielder Todd Cunningham on waivers Friday to the Los Angeles Angels, who claimed the 26-year-old rookie switch-hitter as their first player-personnel move under new general manager Billy Eppler.
Cunningham hit .221 (19-for-86) with four doubles, two stolen bases and a .457 OPS (.280 OBP) in 39 games in 2015, including 16 starts in left field, two in right field and one in center. The Jacksonville, Ala., native is strong defensive outfielder, particularly in left. His only other major league experience came in 2013, when he was 2-for-8 in eight games.
A second-round draft selection out of Jacksonville State in 2010, Cunningham spent most of the past three seasons in Triple-A, batting .261 with two homers, nine stolen bases and a .663 OPS in 375 plate appearances for Gwinnett in 2015.
