On Monday, the Atlanta Braves will get the day off following a series with the New York Mets at Citi Field.
They are coming off an 8-1 loss on Saturday.
Atlanta Braves Sign 17-Year MLB Player
GettyCarlos Carrasco #59 of the Atlanta Braves pitches in the first inning against the Miami Marlins at Truist Park on August 07, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Earlier this week, the Braves designated Carlos Carrasco for assignment.
The Braves wrote (via X) on June 12: “The #Braves today returned RHP Hurston Waldrep from his rehabilitation assignment, reinstated him from the injured list and optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett. Atlanta also released C Maverick Handley from the roster and outrighted RHP Carlos Carrasco to the Stripers. RHP Jhancarlos Lara was claimed off waivers by the Washington Nationals.”
He has now been re-signed on a Minor League deal.
MLB.com wrote (on June 14): “Atlanta Braves signed free agent RHP Carlos Carrasco to a minor league contract.”
Carrasco will report to their Triple-A team.
MLB.com added: “RHP Carlos Carrasco assigned to Gwinnett Stripers.”
GettyCarlos Carrasco #59 of the Atlanta Braves pitches against the New York Mets during their game at Citi Field on August 13, 2025 in New York City.
Carrasco has had this exact type of thing happen several times this season.
The Braves continue to be able to retain him.
Right now, he is 0-0 with a 3.00 ERA in five games.
Carrasco’s MLB Career
GettyCarlos Carrasco #59 of the New York Yankees delivers a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium on April 25, 2025 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
Carrasco (39) is in his 17th MLB season.
He has also spent time with the Cleveland Guardians, New York Mets and New York Yankees.
Over 340 career games, Carrasco has gone 112-105 with a 4.22 ERA.
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