The Atlanta Braves released slumping third baseman Jose Bautista on Sunday, just over a month after adding the veteran slugger to bolster their lineup.
Bautista, 37, batted just .143 (5-for-35) with two home runs in 12 games with the Braves.
Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos said the team's staff agreed that? Johan Camargo?deserved the opportunity to play every day at third base, meaning Bautista would be hard-pressed for playing time.