Braves Sign Legendary 17-Year MLB Player Carlos Carrasco Before Giants Series

The Atlanta Braves will receive a much-needed break after wrapping up a series with the New York Mets at Citi Field on Monday.

This comes after an 8-1 loss on Sunday.

Getty Carlos Carrasco #59 of the Atlanta Braves pitches in the first inning against the Miami Marlins at Truist Park on August 07, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Carlos Carrasco's journey with the Braves has been quite eventful earlier this month. The team designated him for assignment, but he's now been re-signed on a Minor League deal.

MLB.com reported on June 14 that 'Atlanta Braves signed free agent RHP Carlos Carrasco to a minor league contract.'

Carrasco will initially head to Triple-A.

MLB.com added, 'RHP Carlos Carrasco assigned to Gwinnett Stripers.'

Getty Carlos Carrasco #59 of the Atlanta Braves pitches against the New York Mets during their game at Citi Field on August 13, 2025 in New York City.

Carrasco has experienced this kind of situation multiple times this season. Despite this, the Braves continue to retain him.

With a 3.00 ERA in five games, he remains 0-0.

Getty Carlos Carrasco #59 of the New York Yankees delivers a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium on April 25, 2025 in the Bronx borough of New York City.

At an impressive 39 years old, Carlos Carrasco is in his 17th MLB season. He has also spent time with the Cleveland Guardians, New York Mets, and New York Yankees.

Over 340 career games, he boasts a remarkable record of 112-105 with a 4.22 ERA.

While the Braves have struggled, losing four out of their last five games, they remain at the top of the National League East.

With a 46-25 record in 71 games and 22-11 at home in 33 games, the Braves will look to bounce back after facing the Giants in their next three games.

Following this series, they will host the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday.

Getty Raisel Iglesias #26 celebrates with Walt Weiss #22 of the Atlanta Braves after the game against the New York Mets at Citi Field on June 13, 2026 in the Queens borough of New York City.

Getty Jung Hoo Lee #51 of the San Francisco Giants doubles during the fifth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on June 05, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.

The Giants enter this series with a 29-43 record in 72 games and 15-23 in 38 games on the road. They hope to reverse their trend, which has seen them go 5-5 over their last ten games.