Atlanta Braves' Carlos Carrasco Makes Free Agency Decision
Carlos Carrasco made a big decision on Thursday.
The Atlanta Braves recently designated veteran starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco for assignment once again. After clearing waivers and being outrighted to Triple-A, Carrasco has reportedly elected free agency , according to Lindsay Crosby. The 39-year-old initially joined the Braves after being traded to Atlanta from the New York Yankees in 2025.
He struggled and was designated for assignment and ultimately elected free agency. He ended up re-signing with the Braves, however. During the offseason, Carrasco once again signed a minor league contract with the ball club.
In late April of this year, Carrasco was once again designated for assignment and he ended up electing free agency and re-signing with Atlanta. After being designated for assignment once again in early May and electing free agency, will he return to the Braves for another opportunity? Only time will tell.
The veteran pitcher appeared in a total of two games with the Braves in 2026. He did not allow a run during that span. Carrasco is one of the more respected players around the game.