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Aaron Bummer becomes free agent after Royals release him

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 12:16 AM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Aaron Bummer becomes free agent after Royals release him

Summary

Aaron Bummer is now a free agent following his release from the Kansas City Royals. The 32-year-old pitcher, who previously played for the Atlanta Braves, was designated for assignment by the Royals after allowing six runs in 1.1 innings during his brief time with the team. In his last season with the Braves, Bummer struggled, recording an ERA of 10.26 across 16+ innings. He has now rejected an outright assignment to Triple-A Omaha and opted for free agency. Bummer's tenure in Atlanta included a more productive three-year stint prior to his recent challenges.

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By the Numbers

•Bummer pitched for the Braves for three seasons
•Royals designated him for assignment recently
•Allowed 6 runs in 1.1 innings with Kansas City
•He recorded a 10.26 ERA in 2026 with Braves
•Previously had a solid stint with Braves from 2024-2025

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12:16 AMYahoo Sports — 3-Year Atlanta Braves Pitcher Elects Free Agency After Royals Release

What they're saying

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As the Atlanta Braves go for their ninth straight win on Friday evening against the New York Yankees, a piece of news dropped across MLB about a recent Braves pitcher who spent three seasons in the organization. Following being let go by the Kansas City Royals, pitcher Aaron Bummer is officially an MLB free agent […] The post 3-Year Atlanta Braves Pitcher Elects Free Agency After Royals Release appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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