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The Atlanta Braves have once again shuffled around their bullpen, as they'll be getting back one of their best left-handers. The Braves' pitching staff has been in flux all season, with nine different pitchers on the injured list.
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The Atlanta Braves reinstate Dylan Lee and DFA Carlos Carrasco
According to a press release by the Braves on X, left-hander Dylan Lee was reinstated from the paternity list on Wednesday. To clear a spot for Lee's return, the Braves designated right-hander Carlos Carrasco for assignment.
Carrasco, 39, made one appearance for the Braves this season, throwing one inning and striking out one against the Washington Nationals on April 23. A veteran of 17 major league seasons, Carrasco also made three appearances for the Braves in 2025 after having his contract purchased from the New York Yankees .
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Carrasco will now pass through waivers, where another team could claim him. If not, Carrasco will either accept his assignment to Triple-A Gwinnett or ask to be granted his release to find other major league opportunities.
Lee, 31, has been manager Walt Weiss's best left-handed arm in the bullpen this season. In 14 appearances, Lee is 1-0 with a 1.38 ERA and has four holds in 13.0 innings.
Facing the Detroit Tigers , the Braves having Lee back will help when facing some of their tough left-handed bats, like infielders Kevin McGonigle and Colt Keith , and outfielders Riley Greene and Kerry Carpenter .
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