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Atlanta Braves Acquire Starting Pitcher Carlos Carrasco From New York Yankees

Originally posted on Total Apex Sports | By Justin Rimpi | Last updated Jul 28, 2025 3:07 PM ET

The Atlanta Braves acquired veteran Starting Pitcher Carlos Carrasco from the New York Yankees on Monday. New York received cash in the transaction. The veteran starting pitcher, 38, was not at the top of his game in The Bronx. He was 2-2 with a 5.91 ERA. Carrasco pitched better in AAA with the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders. Will he regain his form as a member of the Atlanta Braves?

How Will Carrasco Fit With the Atlanta Braves?

The New York Yankees today announced that they have traded right-handed pitcher Carlos Carrasco to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for cash considerations.

— New York Yankees (@Yankees) July 28, 2025

This season has not gone according to plan for the Atlanta Braves. They are in fourth place in the National League East . Atlanta entered the year with playoff aspirations and has fallen short. Carrasco will help shore up an injury-riddled pitching staff. Starting Pitchers Grant Holmes, Chris Sale, and Spencer Schwellenbach are all currently on the IL.

The injuries on the mound have hurt the team’s statistics. They are 20th in team ERA, 12th in opposing batting average, and 16th in WHIP. If the Braves do not get their pitchers back, a terrible season will only get worse.

Final Thoughts

It is unclear what role Carrasco will have with the Atlanta Braves. Whenever he gets called up, he will look to pitch well. If he does not, his MLB career could be nearing its expiration date.

This article first appeared on Total Apex Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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