Braves sign Andrew McCutchen to MiLB deal
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It is a no-risk signing by Atlanta as they look to add options at the end of their roster.
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - MAY 24: Andrew McCutchen #4 of the Texas Rangers smiles during the game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on May 24, 2026 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images) | Getty Images
According to the Atlanta Braves transaction page, they have signed outfielder/designated hitter Andrew McCutchen to.a minor league contract. The former National League Most Valuable Player had appeared in 37 games with the Texas Rangers earlier this season. He was a free agent after being released by the Rangers.
The 39-year-old, five-time All-Star debuted with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2009 and has spend 18 seasons at the big league level. This season, he hit only .196/.277/.260 in 83 plate appearances. He’d spent the prior three seasons on a return engagement with the Pirates as their designated hitter providing slightly better then league average results until dipping below that production mark in 2025.
The Braves inked fellow grey-hair Carlos Santana to a MiLB deal last week but after designating Roddy Tellez for assignment yesterday, Atlanta seems positioned to get another former aging star a chance to see if there is something left in the tank. While Santana is limited to DH and first base, McCutchen can still play the corner outfield positions, although McCutchen has worked primarily as a DH since 2022.
McCutchen has appeared in 2,299 career games with 2,280 hits, 453 doubles and 333 home runs.