The Atlanta Braves released slumping third baseman Jose Bautista on Sunday, just over a month after adding the veteran slugger to bolster their lineup.
Bautista, 37, batted just .143 (5-for-35) with two home runs in 12 games with the Braves.
The six-time All-Star signed a minor league deal with the Braves on April 18 and was promoted to their major league roster on May 5.
Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos told MLB.com that with Bautista no longer on the roster, Johan Camargo will become Atlanta's starting third baseman. The switch-hitting Camargo is batting .