Former Braves reliever David Carpenter signed with the Rays on Friday.

The Braves released him March 5 to give him time to catch on with another major league team before too much of the clock expired on this year’s spring training.

He signed a minor league deal with Tampa Bay that includes an invitation to big-league camp.

The Braves signed Carpenter in November for his second tenure with the team. He made one appearance with the Braves this spring before he was released.

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