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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 11: Manager Walt Weiss #22 of the Atlanta Braves looks on prior to the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Truist Park on April 11, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
On Thursday, the Atlanta Braves played the final game of their series with the St. Louis Cardinals at Truist Park.
The Braves lost by a score of 11-5
They also dropped two out of three games in the series.
Atlanta Braves Sign 5-Time MLB All-Star
GettyAndrew McCutchen #4 of the Texas Rangers bats against the New York Yankees during their game at Yankee Stadium on May 05, 2026 in New York City.
Following Thursday’s game, news came out that the Braves had signed Andrew McCutchen.
Bill Shanks wrote: “According to the transactions page, the Atlanta #Braves have signed 39-year-old OF/DH Andrew McCutchen to a minor league contract. McCutchen hit .192 in 83 plate appearances for the Texas Rangers this season before being released May 28.”
McCutchen was once among the best players in the MLB when he made five All-Star Games for the Pittsburgh Pirates from 2011-15.
He was also the 2013 National League MVP.
GettyFormer Pirate MVPs Dick Groat and Barry Bonds stand with 2013 National League MVP Andrew McCutchen #22 of the Pittsburgh Pirates during Opening Day at PNC Park on March 31, 2014 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Following the Pirates, McCutchen had stops with the San Francisco Giants, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies and Milwaukee Brewers.
He then returned to the Pirates from 2023-25 (before joining the Rangers).
Over 2,299 career games, McCutchen is batting .271 with 2,280 hits, 333 home runs, 1,157 RBIs, 1,298 runs and 220 stolen bases.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
