Braves move Carlos Carrasco off roster, place Martín Pérez on 15-day IL

The Atlanta Braves designated right-hander Carlos Carrasco for assignment, continuing a familiar pattern of roster turnover while the club also addressed a new injury concern in the starting staff. On Monday, Atlanta placed veteran left-hander Martín Pérez on the 15-day injured list with a left forearm contusion, a move that affects depth both for immediate spot starts and for the back end of the rotation mix as the season moves deeper into its run.

The Pérez injury context matters because it follows a game-day incident. reported that Pérez exited Sunday’s 10-9 loss to the Mets at Truist Park after suffering a left forearm injury when struck by a line drive. The Braves’ subsequent decision to put him on the IL aligns with the expectation that the injury will sideline him for at least the 15-day window.

Carrasco’s DFA, in turn, is part of how Atlanta manages a pitching staff that has required frequent adjustments. MLB Trade Rumors reported that Atlanta has again moved Carrasco off the active roster, triggering a DFA timeline during which the Braves can keep him on a new assignment, trade him, or release him based on how other clubs respond and what the waiver process allows.

Those roster moves were paired with corresponding transactions to keep the pitching group at workable depth. MLB Trade Rumors said the Braves recalled right-hander JR Ritchie from Triple-A Gwinnett and selected the contract of right-hander Owen Murphy from Gwinnett in connection with the Carrasco DFA and the Pérez injured list placement. In practical terms, the Braves added two arms while removing one from the 40-man picture and one starter due to injury.

For Ritchie, the recall is an opportunity to translate Triple-A work into major-league innings, with Atlanta looking for immediate availability after Pérez’s departure. For Murphy, the selection of his contract suggests the Braves wanted bullpen or spot-start flexibility quickly rather than waiting through additional minor-league timing, particularly as the injury window closes in on game days rather than roster paperwork.

Carrasco, meanwhile, remains in the organization’s crosshairs for a decision point. A DFA does not guarantee a player is gone, but it does begin a clock that can reshape the active roster depending on waiver outcomes and team needs. Given that this was described by MLB Trade Rumors as “yet again” related to Carrasco, it highlights how the Braves have continued to weigh his roster value against newer internal options like Ritchie and Murphy.

For Braves fans, the key short-term watch is how Atlanta fills the immediate rotation and pitching roles created by the Pérez injury. The second watch item is whether Carrasco clears waivers or is dealt, because that would affect the Braves’ long-term ability to manage right-handed depth as they move toward postseason positioning. If Atlanta’s internal options perform while Pérez recovers, it could lessen the need for further churn; if not, expect more procedural roster movement.

The organizational picture at the moment is therefore both injury-driven and opportunistic. Pérez’s contusion creates a near-term absence, while Carrasco’s DFA reflects ongoing roster optimization. Together, they give the Braves a defined short runway to evaluate new contributors before the calendar forces further hard choices. In the coming days, the Braves’ official transaction log and game-day rotations should clarify how the pitching staff is being deployed around these changes.