Carlos Carrasco: Everything you need to know

Atlanta designated Carrasco for assignment Wednesday. Carrasco has been removed from Atlanta's 40-man roster before re-signing on three occasions this season, and the two parties could link back up again after he clears waivers. The veteran hurler holds a 3.00 ERA and 4:1 K:BB over nine innings with the big club this season.

Atlanta re-signed Carrasco to a one-year contract Tuesday. For the third time this season, Carrasco has found his way back to Atlanta's big-league roster shortly after electing free agency. The 39-year-old has allowed two runs with a 4:0 K:BB over 7.1 innings in the big leagues this season and will give Atlanta's bullpen some length.

Carrasco elected to become a free agent Monday, Jesus Cano of The Athletic reports. Carrasco has again decided to become a free agent in lieu of an outright assignment by Atlanta. It's the third time he's been booted of the club's 40-man roster and he quickly re-signed the first two times. Carrasco is a good bet to re-up with Atlanta again, though he will have the ability to negotiate with all teams.