José Azocar, an outfielder, has elected free agency following his outright by the Atlanta Braves. He was designated for assignment after a brief stint on the team's roster. Azocar, known for his speed and versatility in the outfield, has struggled offensively, posting a career batting average of .244 across four seasons. His playing time has diminished over recent years, and with no remaining options, he cannot be sent down to Triple-A without passing through waivers, giving him the choice to seek minor league offers or alternative teams.
Over parts of four seasons, Azocar is a career .244/.290/.319 hitter over 418 plate appearances. He's hit a pair of homers while stealing 19 bases in 28 attempts.
Azocar is a plus runner who can handle all three outfield positions, yet his playing time has dropped in each of the past four seasons.
As a light bat, his utility is more prominent defensively, having spent much of his time as a late-game substitute.
Teams cannot send him to Triple-A without running him through waivers, giving him the option to refuse the assignment in favor of free agency.
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