Carlos Carrasco
SP · Braves
Roberto Clemente Award '19
B-
D+
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The Verdict on Carlos, in One Read
On the field, Carlos Carrasco grades out as a strong SP for Braves (B- Performance). That places him 102nd of 251 graded starting pitchers. The public read is negative (D+ Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
Career StatsB-
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 307 | 4.2185836 | 112-105 | 1698 | 1.2677057 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 2026 | | 4 | 2.45 | 0-0 | 4 | 0.82 | 7.1 | 0 |
| 2025 |
Performance Grade by Season
PeakA+LongevityLong CareerRecentD+
| Season | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |  | 8 | 7.09 | 2-2 | 34 | 1.71 | C- C- |
| 2024 |  | 21 | 5.64 | 3-10 | 89 | 1.40 | D+ D+ |
| 2023 |  | 20 | 6.80 | 3-8 | 66 | 1.70 | F F |
| 2022 | | 29 | 3.97 | 15-7 | 152 | 1.33 | A- A- |
| 2021 | | 12 | 6.04 | 1-5 | 50 | 1.43 | F F |
| 2020 | | 12 | 2.91 | 3-4 | 82 | 1.21 | B B |
| 2019 | | 23 | 5.29 | 6-7 | 96 | 1.35 | C- C- |
| 2018 | | 32 | 3.38 | 17-10 | 231 | 1.13 | A A |
| 2017 | | 32 | 3.29 | 18-6 | 226 | 1.10 | A A |
| 2016 | | 25 | 3.32 | 11-8 | 150 | 1.15 | A- A- |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Performance Analysis
B-
FCA+
Carlos Carrasco slots in as a below-average starting pitcher by current evaluation, a grade that carries no asterisks given the circumstances surrounding his promotion to Atlanta's rotation. With no current-season performance data yet attached to his Braves tenure, the grade reflects his standing as a depth arm rather than a proven rotation contributor at this level. The absence of a statistical foundation is itself telling — this is a pitcher whose value to the organization right now is availability, not dominance. His promotion was driven entirely by Dylan Dodd's move to the injured list, a need-based callup that the media has covered as routine roster maintenance rather than any kind of organizational statement of confidence. The Braves have been aggressive on the transaction wire over the past two weeks — cycling through multiple signings and moves — which frames Carrasco as one interchangeable piece in a larger depth management operation for a team sitting at 19-8 and holding the top seed in the NL East. Until he actually takes the mound and generates a performance record worth evaluating, the B- performance grade and steady C sentiment are both appropriate placeholders: honest reflections of a veteran stopgap operating on borrowed time in a rotation spot that nobody expects him to hold permanently.
Fan & Media Sentiment
D+
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Carlos Carrasco's public perception sits squarely in the basement right now, earning a D+ sentiment grade that reflects just how little enthusiasm surrounds his presence in the Braves' rotation. The narrative driving this perception is almost entirely transactional — media coverage has framed his callup as a roster necessity following Dylan Dodd's injury rather than any genuine endorsement of his abilities, painting him as organizational depth filling a hole rather than a meaningful rotation upgrade. That disconnect is notable given his B- performance grade, which suggests his on-field production is at least functional, but solid innings from a stopgap arm don't generate headlines or fanbase excitement. The broader roster activity surrounding him — Atlanta making multiple signings at multiple positions in rapid succession, including Spencer Strider's return — only reinforces the sense that Carrasco is a footnote in a larger organizational reshuffling rather than a central piece of any plan. He's already cycled through the DFA process twice in a short stretch, which is about as clear a signal as you can get that the organization views him as a temporary measure. One analytical breakdown of his pitch mix suggests at least a sliver of curiosity in some corners, but it hasn't moved the needle on the broader narrative. Until his performance forces a conversation beyond roster mechanics, the perception around Carrasco stays firmly in stopgap territory.
How Carlos Compares at the Position
Carlos Carrasco ranks 102nd of 251 graded starting pitchers by performance. That slots Carlos between Jake Bennett (B-) just ahead and Casey Mize (B-) just behind.
Graded higher
Jake BennettRed SoxB-Robby SnellingMarlinsB-David PetersonMetsB-Carlos CarrascoB-
Graded lower
Casey MizeTigersRecent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 5/27 | @ BOS | L 0-8 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
Transaction History
Braves sign RHP Carlos Carrasco
roster move · 5/31/2026
C
Braves sign RHP Carlos Carrasco
roster move · 5/29/2026
C
Braves sign RHP Carlos Carrasco
roster move · 5/7/2026
C
Braves sign RHP Carlos Carrasco
roster move · 4/29/2026
D-
Traded RHP Carlos Carrasco to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for cash considerations.
trade · 7/28/2025
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