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 Heartfelt Statement
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
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.
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
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 have gone 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