A recent Atlanta Braves player is now a free agent after getting designated for assignment. The Braves will play the Dodgers on Friday.

Atlanta outrighted Azocar to Triple-A Gwinnet on Friday, but he instead elected free agency, 680 The Fan Atlanta reports.

DETROIT — Former Detroit Tigers farmhand José Azócar is getting another shot in the big leagues with the Atlanta Braves. Azócar’s contract was selected from Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday to take the spot of Ronald Acuna Jr.

The Braves have announced the latest news on Ronald Acuña Jr. They have also brought up another outfielder. They wrote (via X): “The #Braves today returned RHP Spencer Strider

Outfielder José Azocar elected free agency after being outrighted by the Braves, according to the MLB.com transaction log. Atlanta designated him for assignment on Monday when Stuart Fairchild returned from the injured list. Azocar spent a few weeks as ...

DETROIT — Former Detroit Tigers minor-league infielder Jim Jarvis made his Major League debut on Wednesday afternoon for the Atlanta Braves. The Braves selected Jarvis’ contract from Triple-A Gwinnett.