
Carlos Carrasco, a former starter for the New York Yankees, was released by a National League contender shortly after pitching a perfect inning. The Yankees continue to lead the American League standings this season.
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 25: Carlos Carrasco #59 of the New York Yankees walks in from the bullpen before the game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium on April 25, 2025 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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The New York Yankees are enjoying some positive momentum thanks to their decision to run back virtually the same roster.
After earning a tie for the best record in the American League last season, the Yankees are at the top of the standings again in this campaign, with returning stars like Aaron Judge and Max Fried picking up where they left off.
But there are a few players who contributed to the Yankees last year who werenât welcomed back. And one of the more notable veterans who got a look from the team has now been cut from his new major-league home.
Carlos Carrasco was released shortly after pitching a perfect inning, indicating a possible decision based on team needs or performance evaluations.
Carrasco's release does not directly impact the Yankees, as he was not part of their current roster, but it reflects the competitive nature of MLB roster decisions.
The New York Yankees are currently at the top of the American League standings, maintaining momentum from last season.
Key players contributing to the Yankees' success include Aaron Judge and Max Fried, who have continued their strong performances from the previous season.

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âAtlanta designated (Carlos) Carrasco for assignment Wednesday,â CBS Sports reported. âHeâll give up his spot on the roster and in the bullpen to left-hander Dylan Lee (personal), who was reinstated from the paternity list.â
After being cut from the Atlanta Bravesâ 40-man big-league roster, Carrasco has hit waivers and, if he goes unclaimed, he could opt to return to the organizationâs minor-league affiliate. That would be a harsh fall after it seemed he could earn a lasting spot with the Yankees last year following a strong preseason showing.
The 17-year big-league veteran signed a one-year contract with the Yankees after he logged a 1.69 ERA in five spring training games. But ultimately, Carrasco made just six starts for the Yankees before being traded to the Braves for cash consideration.
Carrasco made just three starts for the Braves last year and opened the season in the minors, though he enjoyed a strong performance during a very brief call up to the Braves this year.
âCarrasco pitched one perfect inning for Atlanta and picked up a strikeout in that spotless frame,â Steve Adams wrote for MLB Trade Rumors. âIf he ends up back in Gwinnett (with the Bravesâ Triple-A affiliate), heâll probably stay stretched out in the rotation there and wait for another opportunity to bring a fresh arm to the big league bullpen or perhaps make a spot start or two in the rotation, as injuries necessitate.â
The 39-year-old has a lifetime 4.22 ERA with 1,697 strikeouts in more than 1,688 big-league innings pitched. His best seasons came between 2015 and 2017 with the Cleveland Guardians, when he earned two different seasons of Cy Young Award votes and was once MLBâs wins leader.
Now as he bounces between the minors and majors for the Braves, it seems he is a far cry from that level of effectiveness. But Yankees fans will recall that he appeared to be a significant contributor, at least briefly, last year.
This article was originally published on Forbes.com