{"id":816102,"date":"2026-07-22T07:57:30","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T07:57:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/816102\/"},"modified":"2026-07-22T07:57:30","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T07:57:30","slug":"atlanta-braves-quietly-announce-release-of-mlb-veteran","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/816102\/","title":{"rendered":"Atlanta Braves Quietly Announce Release Of MLB Veteran"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t<img width=\"780\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GettyImages-2212174660.jpg\" class=\"attachment-featured-image size-featured-image wp-post-image\" alt=\"\"   decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGetty\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>PHOENIX, ARIZONA &#8211; APRIL 25: Bench Coach Walt Weiss #4 of the Atlanta Braves during the MLB game at Chase Field on April 25, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p>On Tuesday, the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Atlanta Braves\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/mlb\/atlanta-braves\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"349239\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Atlanta Braves<\/a> will continue their series at Truist Park with the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"San Diego Padres\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/mlb\/san-diego-padres\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"349234\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">San Diego Padres<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>They are coming off a 3-2 win on Monday night.<\/p>\n<p>UPDATE: The Braves lost 8-3.<\/p>\n<p>Braves Quietly Announce Release Of MLB Veteran<a href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/mlb\/atlanta-braves\/announce-release-of-mlb-veteran-during-padres-series-carlos\/attachment\/atlanta-braves-photo-day-28\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6187461 nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6187461\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6187461\" data-lazy-load=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GettyImages-2263039851.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"1170\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-6187461\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">GettyCarlos Carrasco #59 of the Atlanta Braves poses for a photo during Spring Training photo day at CoolToday Park on February 20, 2026 in North Port, Florida.<\/p>\n<p>Ahead of Tuesday\u2019s game, news came out that the Braves had released <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Carlos Carrasco\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/mlb\/player\/carlos-carrasco\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"349240\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Carlos Carrasco<\/a> from their organization.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlb.com\/player\/carlos-carrasco-471911\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external nofollow\">MLB.com wrote:<\/a> \u201cGwinnett Stripers released RHP Carlos Carrasco.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Carrasco had most recently been in Triple-A.<\/p>\n<p>That said, he has been moved around by the Braves a lot this season.<\/p>\n<p>At the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"MLB\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/mlb\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"349251\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">MLB<\/a> level, the 39-year-old has gone 0-0 with a 5.94 ERA in eight games.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/mlb\/atlanta-braves\/atlanta-braves-manager-makes-heartfelt-statement-about-current-player\/attachment\/miami-marlins-v-atlanta-braves-32\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6078701 nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6078701\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6078701\" data-lazy-load=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GettyImages-2229001559.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"518\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-6078701\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">GettyCarlos Carrasco #59 of the Atlanta Braves pitches in the first inning against the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Miami Marlins\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/mlb\/miami-marlins\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"349250\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Miami Marlins<\/a> at Truist Park on August 07, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.<\/p>\n<p>Carrasco could still be a good addition to another team in need of pitching depth (if the Braves don\u2019t bring him back again).<\/p>\n<p>It will be interesting to see where he lands before the end of the 2026 season.<\/p>\n<p>Looking At Carrasco\u2019s Career<a href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/mlb\/atlanta-braves\/atlanta-braves-manager-makes-heartfelt-statement-about-current-player\/attachment\/atlanta-braves-v-new-york-mets-34\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6078698 nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6078698\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6078698\" data-lazy-load=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GettyImages-2230027085.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"547\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-6078698\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">GettyCarlos Carrasco #59 of the Atlanta Braves pitches against the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"New York Mets\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/mlb\/new-york-mets\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"349249\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">New York Mets<\/a> during their game at Citi Field on August 13, 2025 in New York City.<\/p>\n<p>Carrasco is most known for his time with the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Cleveland Guardians\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/mlb\/cleveland-guardians\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"349258\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cleveland Guardians<\/a> where he spent the first 11 years of his career.<\/p>\n<p>He went 18-6 with a 3.29 ERA in 32 starts (in 2017).<\/p>\n<p>Carrasco would later return to the Guardians for one season (2024).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/mlb\/atlanta-braves\/announce-release-of-mlb-veteran-during-padres-series-carlos\/attachment\/toronto-blue-jays-v-new-york-yankees-234\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6187460 nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6187460\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6187460\" data-lazy-load=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GettyImages-2212613289.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"531\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-6187460\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">GettyCarlos Carrasco #59 of the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"New York Yankees\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/mlb\/new-york-yankees\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"349269\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">New York Yankees<\/a> walks in from the bullpen before the game against the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Toronto Blue Jays\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/mlb\/toronto-blue-jays\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"349270\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Toronto Blue Jays<\/a> at Yankee Stadium on April 25, 2025 in the Bronx borough of New York City.<\/p>\n<p>Carrasco has also had stops with the New York Mets and New York Yankees (in addition to Atlanta).<\/p>\n<p>Over 343 career games (286 starts), he has gone 112-105 with a 4.24 ERA.<\/p>\n<p>While Carrasco never made an All-Star Game, he has had a very productive career, as he is in the middle of his 17th MLB season.<\/p>\n<p>Braves Ahead Of Tuesday<a href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/mlb\/atlanta-braves\/release-25-year-old-from-organization-during-padres-compton\/attachment\/san-diego-padres-v-atlanta-braves-15\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6187113 nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6187113\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6187113\" data-lazy-load=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GettyImages-2286366647.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-6187113\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Getty<a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Ozzie Albies\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/mlb\/player\/ozhanio-albies\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"349271\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ozzie Albies<\/a> #1 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after hitting a home run during the sixth inning against the San Diego Padres at Truist Park on July 20, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.<\/p>\n<p>The Braves remain at the top of the National League East with a 58-41 record in 99 games.<\/p>\n<p>They have won six out of their last ten games (and are 30-19 in 49 games at home).<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/author\/benstinarheavy\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ben Stinar<\/a> Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.\u00a0&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\nHe has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. <a href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/author\/benstinarheavy\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">More about Ben Stinar<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Getty PHOENIX, ARIZONA &#8211; APRIL 25: Bench Coach Walt Weiss #4 of the Atlanta Braves during the 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