Atlanta Braves
· 2026-07-03
The Atlanta Braves have signed Andrew McCutchen to a minor league contract after his release from the Texas Rangers in May.
The Braves, currently 50-35 and standing 3rd in the National League, have been struggling with injuries, including Ronald Acuña Jr. and Sean Murphy.
The team lost 5-11 to the St. Louis Cardinals on July 2, and their offense has been a disaster since June, scoring fewer than 100 runs.
Andrew McCutchen, a former National League MVP, will look to get back to being a reliable bat in the lineup for the Braves.
The 39-year-old McCutchen has played for six teams, including the Pittsburgh Pirates, San Francisco Giants, and New York Yankees.
McCutchen's minor league deal gives the Braves an option to boost their offense amid injuries to key players.
The Braves need all the help they can get, having gone 5-13 over their last 18 games and seeing their lead over the Philadelphia Phillies in the NL East shrink to 2.5 games.
Andrew McCutchen's experience and skills will be valuable assets to the team.
The Braves' offense has been struggling, and McCutchen's addition could provide a much-needed spark.
With McCutchen on board, the Braves will look to turn their season around and make a push for the playoffs.
The team's fans will be watching closely to see how McCutchen performs and whether he can help the Braves achieve their goals.