The Atlanta Braves have decided to release veteran catcher Carlos Santana from his minor league contract, ending his stint with the organization’s Triple-A affiliate. Santana had been hoping for another opportunity to compete in Major League Baseball after being designated for assignment by the Arizona Diamondbacks earlier in the season.
During his time with the Gwinnett Stripers, Santana appeared in 27 games and maintained a respectable batting line of .292/.385/.382, demonstrating that he still possessed offensive capabilities at an advanced age. Despite his solid performance at the minor league level, the Braves have chosen to move forward without him on their roster.
Santana’s career spans 16 seasons and includes 2,212 major league games across numerous franchises. The 40-year-old remains the oldest active position player in either league and holds the distinction of leading all active players in career walks with 1,332. His professional resume also includes multiple All-Star selections and a Silver Slugger Award, highlighting his accomplished tenure in professional baseball.
With his release from the Braves organization, Santana’s path back to the majors becomes uncertain as the calendar approaches September. Any team interested in including him on a postseason roster would need to sign him to a new contract before the September 1 deadline for playoff eligibility.
Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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