On Tuesday night, the Atlanta Braves will open up a series with the Los Angeles Dodgers at Truist Park in Georgia.
They had the day off on Monday following a three-game series with the Milwaukee Brewers.
5x All-Star Still A Free Agent After Release
GettyAndrew McCutchen #22 of the Pittsburgh Pirates walks back to the dugout during their game against the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park on July 25, 2017 in San Francisco, California.
Earlier this month, the Braves released Andrew McCutchen from their organization.
He did not appear in a game for the Braves (at the MLB level).
MLB.com wrote (on August 2): “Gwinnett Stripers released DH Andrew McCutchen.”
GettyAndrew McCutchen #4 of the Texas Rangers at bat against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on April 17, 2026 in Seattle, Washington.
The former MVP had been on their Triple-A affiliate.
As of August 25 (22 days later), McCutchen is still a free agent who is available to sign with any team in the MLB.
He appeared in 37 games for the Texas Rangers this season.
Looking At McCutchen’s Career
GettyAndrew McCutchen #22 of the Pittsburgh Pirates acknowledges the fans with a curtain call after hitting a three run home run in the sixth inning during the game against the Baltimore Orioles at PNC Park on September 26, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
McCutchen was picked in the 1st round of the 2005 MLB Draft.
He started out his career with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
From 2011-15, McCutchen made five MLB All-Star Games (and won an MVP in 2013).
In 2012, he batted .327 with 31 home runs, 96 RBIs and 20 stolen bases.
GettyAndrew McCutchen #22 of the Pittsburgh Pirates hits a single in the sixth inning against the Cincinnati Reds during the National League Wild Card game at PNC Park on October 1, 2013 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
McCutchen also has had stops with the New York Yankees, San Francisco Giants, Philadelphia Phillies and Milwaukee Brewers (in addition to the Rangers and Pirates) over 18 years.
It will be interesting to see if he gets picked up by another MLB team with one month left in the season.
Looking At The Braves
GettyMichael Harris II #23 of the Atlanta Braves hits a solo home run during the ninth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Bowman Field on August 23, 2026 in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
The Braves come into Tuesday as the first-place team in the National League East with a 76-55 record in 131 games.
They have gone 42-23 in 65 games at home in Georgia.
5x All-Star Still A Free Agent After Atlanta Braves Release