Braves Cut Former NL MVP Right After Trade Deadline Disappointment
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ATLANTA, GA - JULY 15: The Atlanta Braves logo on a hat against the Chicago White Sox on July 15, 2023 at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia.
(Photo by Brandon Sloter/Image Of Sport/Getty Images) Getty ImagesThe Atlanta Braves entered the trade deadline hoping to strengthen a roster with postseason aspirations, particularly a starting rotation that many around baseball believed still needed another frontline arm.
While all three veterans are now free to sign elsewhere, McCutchen's departure stands out the most.
The five-time All-Star joined Atlanta's organization as experienced depth but was unable to earn a return to the big leagues before his cut.
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