Overview
- The Braves outrighted Carlos Carrasco to Triple-A Gwinnett after he cleared waivers, and the club optioned Anthony Molina to Gwinnett as part of the same roster moves reported on Monday.
- Carrasco rejected the outright assignment and elected major‑league free agency the next day, a procedural right he can use because of his service time and past outrights.
- Less than 24 hours after electing free agency, Atlanta selected Carrasco’s contract and added him back to the big-league roster, continuing a rapid cycle of transactions.
- Teams use a veteran like Carrasco as an unofficial “41st man” because he cannot be optioned; selecting and designating him for assignment lets the club add temporary bullpen length without losing a younger player on the 40‑man roster.
- Carrasco is a 17‑year MLB veteran who has pitched effectively in short stints for Atlanta this year, and the repeated pattern gives his camp leverage to seek minor‑league deal terms such as opt-outs or pay adjustments when he re-signs.