The 34-year-old agreed to a minor league deal in January and served as a reliever in three Spring Training games. Though he is loved by Braves fans, it was virtually impossible for Culberson to make the major league roster as a pitcher.
Culberson now enters free agency and will hopefully be picked up by another club.
Our team by team season preview series continues with the Atlanta Braves.
A rainy day in Fort Myers canceled Friday’s Braves-Twins matchup. The Braves are back in action today in North Port.
Let’s look back on some impactful Braves who didn’t make the Opening Day roster.
The Chicago White Sox have released a couple of players in Mike Moustakas and former Brave Kevin Pillar.
St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Sonny Gray will open the season on the injured list after suffering a hamstring strain. Cards outfielder Lars Nootbaar will also begin the season on the injured list after a rib injury.
MLB has officially opened an investigation of Shohei Ohtani and Ippei Mizuhara following a betting scandal.
Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez will begin the season on the injured list after a left lat strain. There is not yet a timetable for his return.
Miami Marlins right-hander Eury Perez was diagnosed with elbow inflammation and will begin the season on the 15-day injured list.
Oakland Athletics right-hander Trevor Gott will undergo Tommy John surgery next week and miss the entire 2024 season and a portion of 2025.
The Texas Rangers have officially announced their one-year, $4.5M deal with starter Michael Lorenzen.
