Braves Adjust Pitching Staff Amid Struggles with Multiple Call-Ups, Outrights

The Atlanta Braves have been grappling with significant pitching challenges throughout the 2025 season, leading to a series of roster moves primarily focused on bolstering pitching depth via minor league call-ups and signings. Veteran right-hander Carlos Carrasco, despite a solid debut with the Braves, struggled severely this season with a combined ERA over 7.00 and was ultimately designated for assignment before electing free agency, reflecting the team’s low tolerance for underperformance amid their injury-plagued staff. To address ongoing pitching shortages, the Braves recalled right-handers Dane Dunning and Connor Seabold from Triple-A Gwinnett, with Dunning showing flashes of both strong and poor outings, while Seabold returned after a promising stint with the Rays and a scoreless appearance in the minors. Other pitchers like Daysbel Hernández and Hunter Stratton were optioned back to Triple-A as the Braves continue to shuffle their bullpen and rotation amid multiple injuries to key arms like Spencer Strider and Chris Sale, the latter making a slow comeback. Meanwhile, Davis Daniel was outrighted to Triple-A due to inconsistent performances, further illustrating the Braves’ struggle to find reliable pitching options. With the team far out of contention, Atlanta appears to be shifting its focus toward developing future rotation prospects while managing a roster that has fallen well short of high expectations for a World Series contender.