The first-place Atlanta Braves have laid off an unspecified number of employees throughout their organization because of the economic hit caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Furloughs and cuts have been widespread throughout baseball since the league suspended operations in March. The season finally started in July with a shortened 60-game schedule, but no fans are allowed to attend.
The Braves on Tuesday issued a statement confirming that they have "completed a re-organization of full-time staff, spread across all areas of the organization including our baseball, business, real estate development and minor league operations."
The team's announcement comes less than two weeks before the start of the baseball playoffs. The Braves are in position to capture their third straight NL East title and host a first-round series at Truist Park.