Last Updated December 19, 2023 at 5:46 am by Michael Bennington
Three days after his incorporation, Matt Carpenter’s time in the formidable Atlanta Braves was cut short, and once the formidable Yankee lost his position in the MLB.
Following the Braves’ acquisition of Matt Carpenter, along with left-handed reliever Ray Kerr and cash from the San Diego Padres in exchange for minor league outfielder Drew Campbell on Friday, reports indicate the team decided to release him on Monday. Initially, the intention was to trade Carpenter, but it appears that plans did not materialize.
Matt Carpenter has been released. The Braves initially hoped to be able to trade his bad contract like they had Stassi’s and Gonzales’.
— Mark Bowman (@mlbbowman) December 18, 2023
In essence, the Braves absorbed $4 million of Matt Carpenter’s $5.5 million salary to facilitate the acquisition of Kerr from the San Diego Padres. This move aligns with San Diego’s strategy of reducing payroll during the current offseason.
After the Yankees resurrected Matt Carpenter’s career in 2022, the 38-year-old experienced a decline, posting a .176 batting average with a .641 OPS, five home runs and 31 RBIs in 188 at-bats during the 2023 season with the Padres. Instead, during his 47 games (128 hits) with New York, Matt Carpenter put up some remarkable statistics, with a .305 batting average and an exceptional 1.138 OPS, along with 15 home runs and 37 RBIs. He primarily served as a designated hitter, but also demonstrated versatility by playing several positions.
Matt Carpenter’s Journey
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Building on his impressive performance in the 2022 bounce-back season, Matt Carpenter secured a lucrative two-year, $12 million contract that included a player option for 2024. In November, he opted to exercise his player option, committing to the 2024 season with a salary of $5.5 million.
The Padres regretted the deal, as Matt Carpenter sat out without appearing in a game from July 25 to August 14, despite being on the roster, according to reported the San Diego Union-Tribune. Currently, you can explore opportunities with a different team, potentially accepting a significantly reduced salary and an uncertain role, but the process can be time-consuming as teams prioritize addressing their most pressing needs.
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2023-12-19 10:56:44
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