Braves Send Young Outright After Clearing Waivers

The Braves have sent left-handed pitcher Danny Young outright to Triple-A Gwinnett after he went unclaimed on waivers. Young was designated for assignment last week before clearing the waiver wire, triggering the outright assignment to the minor league affiliate.

What changes with an outright assignment. When a player clears waivers, teams can option him to the minors without keeping him on the 40-man roster. This frees up roster space for Atlanta while maintaining control over the player's rights.

Young's leverage. The pitcher carries a previous career outright on his record, which grants him the ability to reject the assignment and pursue free agency if he chooses. Whether Young accepts the demotion or elects to test the open market remains to be seen, though many players in this situation will accept a minor league assignment rather than leave organizational stability.

For the Braves. This move likely signals that the organization views Young as outside their immediate major league plans. Sending him to Gwinnett keeps him in the system and available should circumstances change, while opening 40-man space for other roster needs. His status as a veteran with opt-out rights gives him agency in what happens next.

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