Braves prospect Seymour suspended, removed from AFL roster

Braves outfielder prospect Anfernee Seymour was suspended for “violation of team rules,” reports SB Nation’s Chris Cotillo. Seymour will be removed from the Arizona Fall League roster, Cotillo adds.

Braves prospect Anfernee Seymour suspended for "violation of team rules" and removed from AFL roster. Team declined comment on reason.
— Chris Cotillo (@ChrisCotillo) September 15, 2017

Cotillo follows his report with vague detail.

Details not fully known but belief from one source is that noise complaints were at the root of the issue. https://t.co/1cfq7KkFV0
— Chris Cotillo (@ChrisCotillo) September 15, 2017

The Braves will now send seven players to the AFL. Seymour was the Braves' No. 24 prospect entering the season, according to MLB.com.

Seymour was acquired from the Marlins for lefty reliever Hunter Cervenka in August 2016. Since he was promoted to the Single-A Florida Fire Frogs in May, Seymour hit .280/.341/.358 in 82 games.

About the Author

Gabriel Burns

Gabriel Burns is a general assignment reporter and features writer for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. After four years on the Braves beat, he's expanded his horizons and covers all sports. You'll find him writing about MLB, NFL, NBA, college football and other Atlanta-centric happenings.

The Latest

Featured