"Carrasco, 38, is a long-time big league veteran who started three games with Atlanta last summer when the team was at the apex of injury issues with the starting rotation. He was designated for assignment but re-signed with the organization and finished the year with Gwinnett. Vines, 27, didn't pitch last season due to injury, but has been in the organization since being drafted in 2016 and has nine major league games under his belt, appearing with Atlanta in both 2023 and 2024."
"Vargas, 23, has been in the Braves organization since 2019 but hasn't pitched above the AA level. He finished last season on the injured list. Carrasco has struggled in three of his last four seasons at the big-league level, but bring almost 300 games of starting experience and is well-respected within the game. He'll likely return to Triple-A to help mentor the team's starting pitching prospects."
The Atlanta Braves re-signed starters Carlos Carrasco and Darius Vines and added pitcher Luis Vargas to minor-league contracts. Carrasco, 38, started three games for Atlanta last summer during rotation injuries, was designated for assignment, re-signed, and finished the year with Triple-A Gwinnett. Vines, 27, missed the 2024 season with injury but has been in the organization since 2016 and has appeared in nine major-league games. Vargas, 23, has been with the Braves since 2019 but has not pitched above Double-A and finished last season on the injured list. Carrasco is expected to provide Triple-A experience and mentorship, while Vines and Vargas offer depth as they attempt comebacks.
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