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DENVER, COLORADO - MAY 02: Pitcher Hunter Stratton #65 of the Atlanta Braves throws against the Colorado Rockies in the ninth inning at Coors Field on May 02, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
The Atlanta Braves are making a wave of roster moves before their upcoming game against the San Francisco Giants. First, Atlanta decided to select the contracts of Carlos Carrasco and Jair Camargo while also letting go of Anthony Molina.
Former Braves catcher Austin Wynns has elected MLB free agent in an under-the-radar transaction, and also according to MLB’s transaction tracker, it appears that pitcher Hunter Stratton has been designated for assignment.
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GettyDENVER, COLORADO – MAY 02: Catcher Drake Baldwin #30 and pitcher Hunter Stratton #65 of the Atlanta Braves celebrate their win against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on May 02, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
Darragh McDonald of MLBTR.com detailed the other roster moves made by Atlanta on 6/17:
“The Braves have designated right-hander Hunter Stratton for assignment and transferred righty Spencer Strider to the 60-day injured list, according to the club’s transactions tracker at MLB.com. Those moves open two 40-man spots to select righty Carlos Carrasco and catcher Jair Camargo, moves which were reported earlier today.”
Hunter Stratton is a 29-year-old right-handed pitcher who has pitched one inning with the Braves in 2026.
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