00:00The Braves cut ties with reliever after five seasons.
00:03The Braves made another calculated roster move Monday, releasing 29-year-old left-hander Jake McSteen after five seasons in the organization.
00:12McSteen's exit stings given his dominant winter performance, a 1.50 ERA in 24 games for Mayaguez, and five scoreless Caribbean Series outings that hinted at a breakout year.
00:24Since signing with Atlanta in 2021, he'd shown sporadic promise, including a 3.68 ERA in his debut season and a strong stretch in 2023, but consistency never followed.
00:36Injuries last year, culminating in a shift to the 60-day IL, ultimately derailed any momentum.
00:42Entering 2025, there was cautious optimism after his strong winter showing, but up 5.89 ERA and ongoing inconsistency dashed those hopes.
00:54Despite brief success in AA, injuries and uneven results ultimately led the Braves to move on.
01:00The Braves' decision reflects a broader need for dependable minor league pitching depth, prompting them to seek new innings eaters.
01:07McSteen still holds appeal elsewhere as a low-risk left-handed option with past flashes of strong performance, but any future opportunity is likely to come with another team.
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