“Atlanta obtained Carpenter along with left-hander Ray Kerr from the Padres on Friday for outfielder Drew Campbell. As part of the trade, the Padres agreed to pay the Braves $1.5 million. That covers part of Carpenter’s $5.5 million salary for next season.
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With both the Padres and Braves covering his owed $5.5 million salary for 2024, any team can sign Carpenter for the league minimum. He may be able to provide a team with some veteran experience and the ability to DH and play multiple positions.
The 37-year-old infielder struggled during his time with the Padres. He hit just .176 with five home runs and 31 runs batted in over 76 games. It was the second sub-replacement level full-season performance in a career that began in 201
However, a team offering Carpenter the league minimum might be prepared to give him a try in the upcoming year. After all, in 2022 he did manage to find his swing and hit.305 in just 47 games with the New York Yankees, with 15 home runs and 37 runs batted in.
Carpenter is a steal for whoever signs him if he can somehow become even slightly of his 2022 self.
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