On Sunday, the Atlanta Braves finished their series with the Pittsburgh Pirates (at home) in Georgia.
They won by a score of 3-2.
Braves Manager Makes Statement About Current Player
GettyCarlos Carrasco #59 of the Atlanta Braves pitches in the first inning against the Miami Marlins at Truist Park on August 07, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.
After the game, manager Walt Weiss was asked about Carlos Carrasco (via BravesVision).
Weiss: “Cookie’s unbelievable. We love having him here… He hasn’t had many opportunities, but when he has, he’s done a really good job for us… You will not meet a better person than Cookie Carrasco… He’s as good as it gets.”
Carrasco is in his second season with the Braves.
Right now, he is 0-0 with a 2.45 ERA in four games.
Carrasco’s MLB Career
GettyCarlos Carrasco #59 of the Atlanta Braves pitches against the New York Mets during their game at Citi Field on August 13, 2025 in New York City.
Carrasco has been in the MLB for 17 seasons.
In addition to the Braves, the 39-year-old has also spent time with the Cleveland Guardians, New York Mets and New York Yankees.
Over 339 career games, Carrasco has gone 112-105 with a 4.22 ERA in 339 games.
GettyPitcher Carlos Carrasco #59 of the New York Mets delivers a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning of a game at Citi Field on August 14, 2023 in New York City.
While Carrasco is far from his prime, he is a good veteran to have in the clubhouse.
The Braves are looking to compete for a World Series Championship in 2026, and team chemistry can be an underrated aspect to an organization making a deep run.
He was traded to the Braves (via the Yankees) during the middle of last season.
The Yankees wrote (via X) on July 28, 2025: “The New York Yankees today announced that they have traded right-handed pitcher Carlos Carrasco to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for cash considerations.”
Braves Right Now
GettyDominic Smith #8 reacts as Jorge Mateo #2 of the Atlanta Braves slides in to score during the seventh inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Truist Park on June 7, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Braves are 45-21 in 66 games, which has them as the best team in baseball (and at the top of the National League East).
They are 8-2 over their last ten games.
On Tuesday night, the Braves will open up a new series with the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Illinois.
Atlanta Braves Manager Makes Heartfelt Statement About Current Player