Overview
- Carlos Carrasco re-signed a minor-league contract with the Atlanta Braves on Thursday after electing free agency the previous day.
- Earlier this week the Braves designated Carrasco for assignment, he cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Gwinnett before rejecting that outright and briefly becoming a free agent.
- Atlanta has cycled Carrasco on and off the 40-man roster multiple times this season to use him as an extra veteran option who can absorb innings without occupying a long-term roster spot.
- Catcher Jair Camargo was also outrighted to Triple-A Gwinnett; he cleared waivers but lacks the three years of big-league service time needed to elect free agency.
- The arrangement gives the Braves quick bullpen depth and gives Carrasco intermittent big-league pay and service time while leaving open the likelihood of another near-term recall if bullpen needs arise.