New York Yankees Move Carlos Carrasco to the Atlanta Braves

Braves Add a Veteran Arm

For Atlanta, it’s a low-risk addition. Carrasco may not be the pitcher he once was, but he brings 15 years of big-league experience and could step in as a long reliever or spot starter down the stretch. With injuries and workload concerns mounting, the Braves might get some value in a dependable, innings-eating veteran.

What It Means for the Yankees

The Yankees get a modest return in the form of cash or a minor piece. Moving Carrasco was likely more about the roster spot than any cash or player, especially this close to the deadline. Carrasco was buried on the depth chart, and with the team likely to make more impactful acquisitions this week, they now have that flexibility. The Yankees’ trading Carlos Carrasco could be the precursor to a much-needed pitching addition.

Purchase Tickets via Ticketmaster

A Quiet but Sensible Deadline Move

It won’t make headlines, but that’s not the point. The Yankees moved a veteran who wasn’t in their plans, and the Braves added a serviceable fallback option without giving up anything significant. Sometimes, that’s exactly the kind of trade that helps both sides. This is almost certainly the precursor to something larger for Brian Cashman and the Yankees front office. With the deadline approaching, the market will likely heat up very soon. Having an open roster spot makes it much easier for the front office to be aggressive.