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Braves part ways with Carlos Carrasco, signs with LG Twins

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Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Braves part ways with Carlos Carrasco, signs with LG Twins
Summary

The Atlanta Braves have officially ended their association with Carlos Carrasco, who is joining the LG Twins in South Korea. This decision closes a unique chapter where the former Cy Young contender was designated for assignment seven times over the past year before securing a contract with the Twins worth $360,000 for the remainder of the KBO season. Carrasco spent a long career in Major League Baseball, achieving notable success, including an MLB-high 18 wins in 2017. His departure marks the conclusion of a notable roster saga for the Braves.

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  • •Carlos Carrasco has signed with the LG Twins after leaving the Braves.
  • •He was designated for assignment by Atlanta seven times in the last year.
  • •Carrasco had a successful MLB career with a 3.59 ERA from 2014-2022.
  • •The contract with the Twins is worth $360,000 for this KBO season.
  • •His departure ends a notable period of transactions for the Braves.
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The Atlanta Braves have officially seen the end to a remarkable roster saga with a former Cy Young contender.

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