Braves sign Andrew McCutchen to minor league deal
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 6:07 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
The Atlanta Braves signed outfielder Andrew McCutchen to a minor league contract on July 3, 2026. McCutchen, a former NL MVP, was released by the Texas Rangers after a challenging stint where he hit.192 in 37 games. With an aging roster, the Braves have pursued veterans for additional offensive support, previously signing Carlos Santana to a similar contract. McCutchen is expected to report to Triple-A Gwinnett, providing the Braves with depth as they lead the NL East with a 50-35 record. Additionally, the Braves recalled right-hander Anthony Molina and designated Ian Hamilton for assignment.
- •Braves signed Andrew McCutchen to a minor league contract.
- •McCutchen hit.192 in 37 games with the Texas Rangers this season.
- •Braves lead the NL East with a 50-35 record as of July 3.
- •McCutchen expected to report to Triple-A Gwinnett.
- •Braves also recalled right-hander Anthony Molina.
- 7:02 PMESPN MLB — Braves sign OF McCutchen to minor league deal
- 5:49 PMYahoo Sports — Braves sign former NL MVP Andrew McCutchen to minor league deal in ongoing search for a veteran bat
"The Atlanta Braves signed former NL MVP outfielder Andrew McCutchen to a minor league contract on Friday in their ongoing search for a veteran who can provide offensive help. The 39-year-old McCutchen was released by the Texas Rangers on May 27 after he hit .192 in 37 games as a designated hitter, pinch hitter and outfielder. The NL East-leading Braves (50-35) signed first baseman Carlos Santana, 40, to a minor league deal last week.
"The Braves signed former NL MVP outfielder Andrew McCutchen to a minor league contract on Friday in their ongoing search for a veteran who can provide offensive help.
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External links- ESPN MLBJul 3, 2026, 7:02 PMBraves sign OF McCutchen to minor league deal
The Braves signed former NL MVP outfielder Andrew McCutchen to a minor league contract on Friday in their ongoing search for a veteran who can provide offensive help.
- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 5:49 PMBraves sign former NL MVP Andrew McCutchen to minor league deal in ongoing search for a veteran bat
The Atlanta Braves signed former NL MVP outfielder Andrew McCutchen to a minor league contract on Friday in their ongoing search for a veteran who can provide offensive help. The 39-year-old McCutchen was released by the Texas Rangers on May 27 after he hit .192 in 37 games as a designated hitter, pinch hitter and outfielder. The NL East-leading Braves (50-35) signed first baseman Carlos Santana, 40, to a minor league deal last week.
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