LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- When David Carpenter signed a Minor League deal with the Braves, he looked forward to getting the chance to prove he was healthy enough to be an effective reliever within a familiar environment. But less than one week into the Grapefruit League season, Carpenter is now looking for a new employer.
As the Braves began clearing out their crowded clubhouse on Saturday morning, Carpenter received the surprising news that he had been released. The 30-year-old veteran was one of the many non-roster invitees who came to camp confident about the prospect of gaining a spot on Atlanta's Opening Day roster.