In Braves news, Charlie Culberson has been released, and there’s a preview for the 2024 season, among other updates.

The Atlanta Braves have made a significant move as Opening Day approaches rapidly. Fan-favorite utilityman Charlie Culberson has been released by the club on Friday.

At 34 years old, Culberson had agreed to a minor league deal with the Braves in January and appeared as a reliever in three Spring Training games. However, despite his popularity among Braves fans, Culberson faced considerable challenges in making the major league roster as a pitcher. With his release, Culberson is now a free agent, and Braves fans hope he finds a new opportunity with another club.

In our ongoing team-by-team season preview series, we shift our focus to the Atlanta Braves.

Unfortunately, Friday’s Braves-Twins matchup in Fort Myers was canceled due to rainy weather. However, the Braves are set to return to action today in North Port.

As we await the start of the season, let’s take a moment to reflect on some impactful Braves players who didn’t make the Opening Day roster.

In other MLB news:

– The Chicago White Sox have released two players, Mike Moustakas and former Brave Kevin Pillar.
– St. Louis Cardinals’ right-hander Sonny Gray will begin the season on the injured list due to a hamstring strain, while outfielder Lars Nootbaar will also start on the IL with a rib injury.
– MLB has launched an investigation into Shohei Ohtani and Ippei Mizuhara following a betting scandal.
– Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez will start the season on the injured list due to a left lat strain, with no timetable for his return.
– Miami Marlins’ right-hander Eury Perez has been diagnosed with elbow inflammation and will be placed on the 15-day injured list.
– Oakland Athletics’ right-hander Trevor Gott will undergo Tommy John surgery next week, causing him to miss the entire 2024 season and part of 2025.
– The Texas Rangers have officially announced their one-year, $4.5M deal with starter Michael Lorenzen.