The Atlanta Braves are expected to designate veteran right-handed pitcher Carlos Carrasco for assignment on Monday, July 6, 2026, after a poor relief appearance in Sunday's 10-9 loss to the New York Mets at Truist Park.
Carrasco allowed five earned runs over 2.0 innings in the third game of the series.
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The defeat left the Braves with a 52-36 record, leading the National League East, but they have gone 4-6 in their last ten games and hold a 27-17 mark at home.
Recurring Transaction Pattern
Mark Bowman of MLB.
com reported that the club will likely part ways with the 39-year-old, marking a recurring pattern for Carrasco this season.
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Bowman noted that this would be the seventh time Carrasco has been designated for assignment by the Braves this year, raising questions about whether he will re-sign and make another appearance before the All-Star break.
Carrasco is in his second season with Atlanta and is struggling, holding a 0-0 record with a 5.94 ERA over eight appearances.
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Over his 17-season MLB career, he has also pitched for the New York Yankees, New York Mets, and Cleveland Guardians.
