Kevin Herget, a 34-year-old right-handed pitcher, has opted for free agency after clearing waivers and being designated for assignment by the Braves. He has spent much of his time in the minors this season, making only one appearance for Atlanta with a scoreless inning. Previously, he was claimed off waivers from the Mets after being stashed in the minors. Herget has 45 2/3 major league innings with a career 4.53 ERA. In Triple-A, he has a stronger 3.26 ERA this year and will look for opportunities on the open market as he is likely limited to minor league deals.
Kevin Herget has been designated for assignment by the Braves and has elected free agency instead of accepting an outright assignment to Triple-A Gwinnett.
Herget has a total of 45 2/3 major league innings with a 4.53 earned run average and has spent the majority of this season on optional assignment.
This year, Herget logged 30 1/3 Triple-A innings with a 3.26 ERA, showcasing solid minor league performance with a 21.6% strikeout rate.
After clearing waivers, Herget will likely receive minor league offers as he explores opportunities in the open market.
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