Andrew McCutchen is reportedly headed to Atlanta, with the Braves signing the veteran outfielder to a minor league contract — possibly giving the 39-year-old one final shot at a World Series ring.
McCutchen’s time with the Texas Rangers came to an end on May 28, when the club released him following a tough stretch at the plate. In 37 games, he hit just .192 with one home run, five RBIs, and 22 strikeouts in 73 at-bats.
The former National League MVP and five-time All-Star has played in 2,299 major league games over 18 seasons. Despite reaching the postseason four times, he has never advanced past the divisional round.
Over his career, McCutchen has accumulated 333 home runs, 2,280 hits, 1,157 RBIs, and 220 stolen bases, finishing with a .271 batting average. He has suited up for the Pittsburgh Pirates (2009-17, 2023-25), San Francisco Giants (2018), New York Yankees (2018), Philadelphia Phillies (2019-21), and Milwaukee Brewers (2022). Pittsburgh originally selected him with the 11th overall pick in the 2005 MLB Draft.
Growing up as a Braves fan, McCutchen is expected to begin his Atlanta tenure with Triple-A Gwinnett, according to reports.
In other roster moves, Atlanta recalled right-hander Anthony Molina on Friday after optioning right-hander James Karinchak to Gwinnett following Thursday’s game. The Braves also brought left-hander Danny Young back from a rehabilitation assignment, reinstating him from the injured list, while designating right-hander Ian Hamilton for assignment.
