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Braves sign McCutchen to minor league contract
The Atlanta Braves signed former NL MVP outfielder Andrew McCutchen to a minor league deal on Friday. The 39-year-old had been released by the Texas Rangers on May 27 after batting .192 in 37 games.
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The Atlanta Braves signed former NL MVP outfielder Andrew McCutchen to a minor league contract on Friday. 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.
McCutchen, the 2013 NL MVP, is expected to report to Triple-A Gwinnett. On Thursday, another veteran first baseman, Rowdy Tellez, was designated for assignment as rookie shortstop Jim Jarvis was recalled from Gwinnett.
Career background McCutchen played his first nine seasons in the majors and earned five straight All-Star berths from 2011-15. After stints with five other teams from 2018-22, he returned for the 2023-25 seasons. 239 with 13 homers and 57 RBI in 135 games before becoming a free agent.
271 hitter with 333 homers, 1,157 RBI and 220 stolen bases in 2,299 games.
Manager comments and roster moves Braves manager Walt Weiss said McCutchen is "one of the most respected players in the game. " Weiss said McCutchen will be a good leader for young players. The Braves on Friday also recalled right-hander Anthony Molina, activated left-hander Danny Young (elbow) from the injured list and optioned right-hander James Karinchak to Gwinnett.
Right-hander Ian Hamilton was designated for assignment.
