Braves Release Kyle Farmer

Key Points:

• The Atlanta Braves have reinstated outfielder Mike Yastrzemski from the 10-day injured list, corresponding with the release of infielder Kyle Farmer, who will become a free agent after clearing waivers.
• Farmer, 35, signed a minor league deal with Atlanta this offseason and had a limited role due to a forearm strain and overall light usage, appearing in only 12 games with a .267/.250/.333 batting line.
• Farmer, known for his defensive versatility across all infield positions except center and right field, was primarily used as a late-game substitution, but his playing time was expected to decrease further with the return of Ha-Seong Kim and Yastrzemski's reinstatement.
• Yastrzemski's return strengthens the Braves' outfield, which has been impacted by injuries to him and Ronald Acuña Jr.; the team anticipates a lineup featuring Acuña, Michael Harris II, and Yastrzemski once healthy.
• With Yastrzemski back, Mauricio Dubón may shift more to infield duties, potentially reducing playing time for Brewer Hicklen, while Eli White could continue as a platoon partner alongside Yastrzemski.