Ahead of their upcoming series with the Toronto Blue Jays, the Atlanta Braves made several roster adjustments, including optioning two pitchers to the minor leagues.
“The Braves optioned RHP Anthony Molina to Triple-A Gwinnett following yesterday’s game, and outrighted RHP Carlos Carrasco to the Stripers,” the Braves detailed in a June 1, 2026, message on X.
The moves come on the eve of the Braves beginning a three-game home stand against the Blue Jays on Tuesday, June 2. Carlos Carrasco has played in 339 games over his MLB career.
Braves News: Carlos Carrasco Has Played in 4 Games for Atlanta in 2026
Carrasco has appeared in just four games for Atlanta this season. Atlanta outrighted Carrasco days after designating the pitcher for assignment on May 29.
“It’s the fourth time since last August that Atlanta has designated Carrasco for assignment,” MLBTradeRumors.com’s Steve Adams noted on May 29. “The 39-year-old has passed through waivers on each of the three prior instances, elected free agency, and re-signed with the Braves on a minor league deal. He also inked a minors pact with Atlanta over the winter after becoming a free agent at season’s end.
“… The two parties are clearly comfortable with this arrangement, which works for all parties. The team gets a flexible long relief option who can make a spot start if needed and serve as a veteran mentor for some younger arms (both in the majors and in Gwinnett). Carrasco gets big league service/pay for any time spent on the big league roster or in DFA limbo.”
The Braves Became 1st MLB Team to Win 40 Games This Season
Before being optioned to the minors, Anthony Molina appeared in just one game for Atlanta this season. The Braves have enjoyed an outstanding start, becoming the first team in Major League Baseball to reach the 40-win mark.
As Atlanta prepares for its series against the Toronto Blue Jays, the club sits comfortably atop the NL East with a nine-game advantage over the Washington Nationals.
