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Atlanta Braves World Series Champion Immediately Released By Current Team

The Atlanta Braves most recently played on October 7 when they lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers by a score of 4-1.They were eliminated in Game 4 of the NLDS.Atlanta Braves World Series Champion ReleasedThis month, a former Braves star…

By Ben Stinar · Heavy

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 6:43 AM

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Former Atlanta Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia elected free agency on November 2 after playing in the Cincinnati Reds' organization.
Arcia had signed a minor-league contract with Cincinnati in September but did not appear in an MLB game for the team.
The 32-year-old infielder appeared in 19 games for the Minnesota Twins in 2026, batting .271 with one home run.

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Former Atlanta Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia has elected free agency after a stint in the Cincinnati Reds' organization. According to MLB.com, Arcia became a free agent on November 2, making the veteran infielder available to sign with any Major League Baseball club ahead of the upcoming season.

Arcia, 32, joined the Reds on a minor-league deal in September but did not appear in an MLB game for them. During the 2026 season, he played 19 games for the Minnesota Twins, batting .271. Arcia previously won a World Series title with the Braves in 2021 and earned an All-Star selection in 2023.

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