Braves place Martín Pérez on injured list and DFA Carlos Carrasco
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 8:43 PM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026

The Atlanta Braves placed left-hander Martín Pérez on the 15-day injured list due to a left forearm contusion on July 6, 2026. In a corresponding move, the Braves designated Carlos Carrasco for assignment. This decision comes as the Braves look to manage their pitching roster amid injuries. The team will need to make adjustments as they move forward with their season.
- •Martín Pérez is on the 15-day injured list.
- •Pérez's injury is a left forearm contusion.
- •Carlos Carrasco has been designated for assignment.
- •The moves occurred on July 6, 2026.
- •Braves face decisions regarding their pitching staff.
- 8:43 PMESPN MLB — Braves' Martín Pérez on injury list, DFA Carrasco
"The Braves placed left-hander Martín Pérez on the 15-day injured list on Monday with a left forearm contusion.
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