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Braves make roster move amid series with Mets

Ahead of their series finale with the New York Mets, the Atlanta Braves have designated Carlos Carrasco for assignment. In a corresponding move, they’ve added Hunter Stratton from Gwinnett.

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Braves DFA Former Yankees Pitcher

So long, Carlos Carrasco. That's what the Atlanta Braves said Thursday to the right-hander by designating him for assignment. The Braves acquired Carrasco in a trade with the New York Yankees before the July 31 deadline.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 14

Braves Recall Reliever, Starting Pitcher Shown the Door

In an unsurprising move after Wednesday night's game, the Atlanta Braves have switched up the pitching staff again. They announced they have recalled right-hander Hunter Stratton to the Majors and have designated right-hander Carlos Carrasco for assignment.

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Carlos Carrasco gets his first start with Atlanta

Despite request, the baseball is continuing. Like a recently ignited dumpster being carried away by raging flood waters, the Atlanta Braves 2025 season continues on this week as they head to Cincinnati (and then Bristol) for an unusual 3-game series against the Reds.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 31

Braves select veteran starter Carlos Carrasco

The Braves announced this morning that they’ve selected the contract of right-hander Carlos Carrasco. The move comes just days after Carrasco was acquired from the Yankees.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 29

Carlos Carrasco, Michael Harris II Wins NL Player of the Week, Ronald Acuna Jr., more

Another Day, Another Trade On the field, Atlanta looked like a team that knew it needed a day of success. While Spencer Strider struggled a bit to begin the game, the offense eventually came alive.

MLB News / New York Mets on SI / July 28

New York Yankees trade former Mets starter to Braves

This former New York Mets starting pitcher is returning to the NL East. It was announced on Monday by Jack Curry of YES Network that the New York Yankees are trading veteran starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco to the Atlanta Braves for a player to be named later or cash considerations.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / July 28

Yankees Trade Hours Before Rays Game Draws Attention

The New York Yankees have been busy making moves as the trade deadline looms, and it doesn’t look like they’re slowing down anytime soon. Fresh off the

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 28

Braves add RHP Carlos Carrasco in deal with Yankees

The Atlanta Braves acquired veteran right-hander Carlos Carrasco from the New York Yankees on Monday in exchange for cash considerations. Carrasco, 38, had been designated for assignment by the Yankees in May before accepting an assignment to remain with the organization and join the roster at Triple-A Scranton.

MLB News / SportsTalkATL / July 28

Braves swing trade with Yankees for Carlos Carrasco

At 44-60 and 17 games back of the New York Mets in the NL East, the Atlanta Braves aren’t your prototypical buyers ahead of the trade deadline. However, with injuries ravaging quite literally the entire rotation, Alex Anthopoulos doesn’t have a choice but to add some veteran arms that can eat innings over the final two months.

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MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / July 28

Yankees Trade Veteran Pitcher to Braves

The New York Yankees have made a minor trade involving a veteran pitcher ahead of the July 31 deadline. According to YES Network's Jack Curry, the Yankees have sent right-hander Carlos Carrasco to the Atlanta Braves.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / June 4

Yankees Pitcher Chooses to Stay With Organization

New York Yankees right-handed pitcher Carlos Carrasco is remaining with the organization after being designated for assignment on Tuesday. On Twitter, the club announced that Carrasco was outrighted off the 26-man roster and sent to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre for his second go-around with the affiliate.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / June 2

Yankees Make Roster Amid Bullpen Concerns

The Yankees placed Carlos Carrasco on outright waivers Monday, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, which means it’s very likely that they are expecting a reliever to come off the injured list before Tuesday’s game.

New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 2

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Yankees Announce Move After 18-2 Loss to Dodgers

The New York Yankees were blown out by the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday. In a rematch of the 2024 World Series that LA took in five games, New York looked completely overmatched.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / June 1

Yankees Send Reliever to Triple-A

The New York Yankees have announced the corresponding move following their promotion of right-handed pitcher Carlos Carrasco. Ahead of their series finale

New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / May 8

Yankees outright veteran RHP Carlos Carrasco to Triple-A

The New York Yankees outrighted right-handed pitcher Carlos Carrasco to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, two days after they designated him for assignment.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / May 7

Yankees Options To Replace Carlos Carrasco After Being Designated for Assignment

The New York Yankees have been struggling to find consistent production from their starting rotation this season. Injuries have decimated them and some of the players they have turned to haven’t performed very well.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / May 6

Yankees Reveal Surprising Rotation Decision After Carlos Carrasco News

Following their 4-3 loss to the San Diego Padres on Monday, the New York Yankees announced they designated veteran pitcher Carlos Carrasco for assignment, calling up reliever Yerry de los Santos in his place.

New York Yankees News / Larry Brown Sports / May 6

Yankees pull the plug on pitcher Carlos Carrasco

The New York Yankees will have four pitchers in their rotation for the time being after making a change with Carlos Carrasco. The Yankees announced on Tuesday that they have designated Carrasco for assignment.

New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / May 6

Yankees add RHP Yerry de los Santos, DFA RHP Carlos Carrasco

The New York Yankees recalled right-hander Yerry de los Santos from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday, while right-hander Carlos Carrasco was designated for assignment.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / May 4

Yankees Manager Clarifies Carlos Carrasco's Move to the Bullpen

Carlos Carrasco gave the Yankees exactly what they were looking for on Sunday: innings. With the bullpen running on fumes after covering all nine innings Saturday, Carrasco stepped in to give the Yankees three frames out of the pen in a 7–5 loss to the Rays.

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Yankees sign RHP Carlos Carrasco to minor league deal

The New York Yankees signed right-hander Carlos Carrasco to a minor league deal, YES Network reported Monday. The deal includes an invitation to spring training, per the report.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / May 1, 2024

Guardians May Need To Rethink Carlos Carrasco’s Role

This is a tough one to write. On one hand, Carlos Carrasco is a fan favorite in the city of Cleveland and always will be. He’s one of the most likable

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / February 24, 2024

Carlos Carrasco Overcome With Emotions In First Start Back With Guardians

Carlos Carrasco spent over a decade with Cleveland before being traded to the New York Mets. The Guardians signed him to a minor league contract with a path to the majors over the offseason. Cookie took the mound and pitched the inning of the Guardians' first spring training of the 2024 season.

Cleveland Guardians News / Larry Brown Sports / January 28, 2024