Braves Sign Outfielder Carlos D. Rodriguez to One-Year Contract

The Atlanta Braves have signed outfielder Carlos D. Rodriguez to a non-guaranteed one-year contract, the team announced. This deal, which secures Rodriguez a spot on Atlanta’s 40-man roster, comes ahead of Friday's tender deadline. Despite not yet making his major league debut, this contract positions him for a potential opportunity with the Braves.

Financial terms of the contract haven't been disclosed, but it's expected that Rodriguez will earn close to the league minimum salary during his time with the club. Given the non-guaranteed nature of the deal, the Braves have the flexibility to cut him from the roster without ongoing salary obligations if necessary.

Rodriguez, who will turn 24 soon, recently became a minor league free agent after spending his entire career with the Milwaukee Brewers organization, which he joined as a 16-year-old international free agent in 2017. Although he was never considered a top prospect, he showed promise at Double-A last season, posting a .298/.376/.396 slash line with a 132 wRC+. His performance included 15 stolen bases in 19 attempts and an impressive plate discipline, walking more often than striking out.

However, Rodriguez's performance faltered following a midseason promotion to Triple-A, where he struggled with a .245/.344/.309 slash line and a 79 wRC+. His excellent contact skills and plate discipline (13.3% walk rate, 8.6% strikeout rate) remained, but the drop in offensive production likely contributed to the Brewers' decision not to add him to their 40-man roster.

​Despite these challenges, Rodriguez's strong showing at Double-A caught the Braves' attention, offering them a potential asset as they head into the new season. With a spot on the 40-man roster, Rodriguez now has a chance to prove himself and potentially secure a more permanent role with the Braves.