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Braves bringing back Charlie Culberson on minor-league deal, but there's a shocking twist

Charlie Culberson is returning to the Atlanta Braves on a minor-league contract, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Culberson, who has developed a big league career as a versatile utility player, is set to return as a relief pitcher, according to Heyman.

“Veteran MLB infielder Charlie Culberson is trying to fashion a second career as reliever. Will go to Braves minors camp as pitcher. Lifetime 1.23 ERA in 7 1/3 IP in past mopup spots. Scouting report: ‘Great guy, Super athletic, Throws strikes and has arm strength … Has a shot,'” Heyman wrote on X (formerly Twitter).