Townelaker– The Atlanta Braves made a significant roster move, releasing Charlie Culberson from his minor league deal as a right-handed pitcher. Culberson, known for his versatility as a utility player, sought to reinvent himself as a pitcher at the age of 34, but his aspirations took a hit with this decision.
Over his 11-year major league career, Culberson has been a reliable performer, tallying 99 extra-base hits. Despite primarily playing as an infielder and left fielder in 586 career games, he also showcased his pitching abilities, recording 7 1/3 innings pitched across eight regular-season appearances with a commendable 1.23 ERA.
Heading into spring training this season, Culberson’s transition to a pitcher garnered attention. However, in three pitching appearances during spring training, he struggled, conceding six earned runs over two innings. This led to the Braves parting ways with Culberson, signaling the end of his tenure with the team.
Despite this setback, reports suggest that Culberson is not considering retirement. Throughout his career, he has maintained a batting average of .248, accumulating 30 home runs and 145 RBIs. Culberson has previously played for the San Francisco Giants (2012), Colorado Rockies (2013-14), Los Angeles Dodgers (2016-17), Braves (2018-20), and Texas Rangers (2021-23).
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It is noteworthy that Culberson’s playing time was limited last season, as he only appeared in one game for the Braves. Despite this, his contributions and versatility have been appreciated by fans and teammates alike.