Carlos Carrasco is back with the Atlanta Braves! Stop me if you’ve heard that one before.
This is more egregious than the Jesse Chavez DFA limbo/hoola hoop roster transaction saga over the past few years. Less than 24 hours after electing MLB free agency, Carlos Carrasco has his contract selected by the Braves once again.
SportsTalkATL.com’s Chase Irle wrote: “We may or may not see him in the upcoming series against the Blue Jays — but if we do, somebody is winning by five or more runs. Within the next week, he’ll likely be designated for assignment again to make room for a fresh arm, only to resurface a few days later. It’s an endless cycle, but there are worse veterans to have on standby when you need someone to eat innings. It’s a good thing he hasn’t found a new home.”
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Atlanta Braves Make Carlos Carrasco Announcement
GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – AUGUST 07: Carlos 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. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
The Atlanta Braves X account made the Carlos Carrasco announcement:
“The #Braves today selected RHP Carlos Carrasco to the major league roster.”
“For the third time, 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.”
If you’re curious about the roster move timeline for ‘Cookie’ Carrasco, Aaron Schmidt recently outlined it:
“Apr 23: #Braves promote Carlos Carrasco Apr 29: DFA May 1: Elects FA, returns on MiLB deal May 2: Promoted to MLB May 5: DFA May 7: Elects FA May 8: Returns on MiLB deal May 21: Promoted to MLB May 29: DFA June 1: Outright to AAA June 2: Promoted to MLB”
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Carlos Carrasco’s MLB Career
GettyCINCINNATI, OHIO – JULY 31: Carlos Carrasco #59 of the Atlanta Braves pitches during the third inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on July 31, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)
In the past two years, Carrasco has pitched 21 total innings with the Braves. He’s pitched in 339 total games in his career.
Carrasco holds a lifetime ERA of 4.22 in 1690+ innings over 17 MLB seasons.
He has also pitched for the Cleveland Guardians, New York Mets, Yankees, and now, the Atlanta Braves.
He is clearly serving as the ’41st’ person on the Braves’ active roster, and I’m almost starting to believe he must be the best clubhouse presence in MLB.
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