The New York Yankees have traded veteran pitcher Carlos Carrasco to the depleted Atlanta Braves for cash considerations

Veteran right-hander Carlos Carrasco had been in the rotation for the Yankees' Class AAA affiliate before the trade to the Braves.

Kansas City has gone 26-28 at home and 52-55 overall. Royals pitchers have a collective 3.55 ERA, which ranks second in the majors. Atlanta has gone 19-34 on the road and 45-60 overall. The Braves have a 13-25 record in games decided by one run. The teams meet Tuesday for the second time this season.

The Atlanta Braves face the Kansas City Royals in the second game of a 3-game set at Kauffman Stadium in K.C. Tuesday.

It's Tuesday, July 29 and the Braves (45-60) are in Kansas City to take on the Royals (52-55). Erick Fedde is slated to take the mound for Atlanta against Seth Lugo for Kansas City. Atlanta won game one of the series,