Braves select Carlos Carrasco, option Anthony Molina

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The Atlanta Braves have selected Carlos Carrasco and optioned Anthony Molina to Gwinnett. Carrasco returns to the Braves bullpen after a brief stint in free agency.

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Atlanta Braves lead NL East by 7.5 games
Anthony Molina optioned to Gwinnett
Carlos Carrasco returns to Braves bullpen
Molina pitched scoreless innings in recent game
Braves making strategic roster moves

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MIAMI, FL - MARCH 17: Andrés Giménez #0 and Anthony Molina #35 of team Venezuela celebrates in the locker room after wining the 2026 World Baseball Classic Championship game presented by Capital One between Team Venezuela and Team USA at loanDepot Park on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/WBCI/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images The NL East leading Atlanta Braves, who have a 7.5 game lead and refuse to lose a series, have made a roster move before tonight’s game with the Colorado Rockies. Anthony Molina was helpful in last night’s come-from-behind win for the never-say-die, put-them-in-a-Walt-Weiss-sleeper-hold Braves. He pitched a scoreless sixth and seventh inning with a walk and no strikeouts as Atlanta staged their comeback. And hahahaha just as I was writing something to highlight Anthony Molina, he’s been sent to Gwinnett. I will do it anyway but still annoying. He has my attention. With a 96-97 MPH fastball and a 85 MPH curveball, he is more equipped than the average fringe reliever. But with a career 15% K rate and 110 xFIP-, he still needs to cook in Gwinnett. Speaking of Cook(ie), Carlos Carrasco is back with Atlanta tonight. Carlos was designated for assignment on Wednesday, chose free agency on Friday, and will be in the Braves bullpen tonight. With on the mound tonight, they may not need him. But Denver has made a fool of many pitchers.

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Why did the Braves option Anthony Molina to Gwinnett?

The Braves optioned Anthony Molina to Gwinnett despite his recent performance, as he still needs further development.

What is Carlos Carrasco's role with the Braves now?

Carlos Carrasco has returned to the Braves bullpen after being designated for assignment and choosing free agency.

How is the Braves' performance affecting their roster decisions?

The Braves, leading the NL East by 7.5 games, are making strategic roster moves to maintain their winning momentum.

Braves select Carlos Carrasco, option Anthony Molina

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