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Ex-Atlanta Braves All-Star Catcher Immediately Becomes Free Agent

The Los Angeles Angels are coming off a tough season where they missed the MLB playoffs for the 12th straight season.Former Atlanta Braves All-Star Travis d’Arnaud appeared in 32 games for the Angels during the 2026 season.He batted .158.Ex-Atlanta Braves…

By Ben Stinar · Heavy

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 4:22 AM

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Catcher Travis d'Arnaud officially elected free agency after completing the season with the Los Angeles Angels.
The move gives d'Arnaud the status of an unrestricted free agent available to sign with any MLB team.
He batted .158 across 32 games during his 2026 stint with the Angels.

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Former Atlanta Braves All-Star catcher Travis d'Arnaud has officially elected free agency, according to MLB.com. The veteran backstop concluded his season with the Los Angeles Angels, who missed the MLB playoffs for the 12th consecutive year. d'Arnaud appeared in 32 games for the Angels in 2026, batting .158, and is now eligible to sign with any team as a free agent.

A first-round draft pick in 2007, d'Arnaud spent time with the New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Tampa Bay Rays before spending five seasons with Atlanta. During his tenure with the Braves, he earned an All-Star selection in 2022, won a Silver Slugger Award, and secured a World Series title in 2021.

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