Baseball News

Matt Carpenter was released Monday by the Braves, just days after they acquired him from San Diego.

Seattle center fielder Julio Rodriguez will receive the largest amount in the $50 million pool for pre-arbitration players, earning $1,865,349 to bring his two-year total to $3,416,199.

The Yankees claimed 25-year-old shortstop Jeter Downs off waivers from the Nationals on Tuesday.

The Pirates added another veteran left-hander, agreeing with Martín Perez on an $8 million, one-year deal.