Braves release Andrew McCutchen one day after trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 6:28 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
The Atlanta Braves have released outfielder Andrew McCutchen from his minor league contract, a day after the trade deadline. McCutchen, a former MVP and five-time All-Star, joined the Braves in July after being released by the Texas Rangers. In 32 at-bats at Triple-A Gwinnett, he recorded three home runs and a.333 batting average. The Braves also cut ties with left-hander Austin Gomber and outfielder Ben Gamel as part of their roster changes. There is speculation about McCutchen potentially seeking a new opportunity in the majors, possibly with a return to the Pirates where he spent the majority of his career.
- •Braves released Andrew McCutchen from minor league contract.
- •McCutchen hit.333 with three home runs in Triple-A.
- •He joined the Braves after being cut by the Rangers.
- •Braves also released Austin Gomber and Ben Gamel.
- •Speculation surrounds McCutchen's next move in MLB.
- 6:28 PMYahoo Sports — Braves release former Pirates MVP one day after trade deadline
"Atlanta is cutting ties with a former MVP.
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