Braves Cut Matt Carpenter Following Padres Deal

TL;DR
The Atlanta Braves have released first baseman Matt Carpenter just days after acquiring him from the San Diego Padres. The decision will cost the Braves approximately $4 million. Carpenter, a three-time All-Star, had a successful stint with the New York Yankees in 2022 but struggled with the Padres, hitting .176 with five homers and 31 RBI. The Braves also announced the hiring of C.J. Nitkowski as part of their main television broadcast team.
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