The Braves released Duda from his minor-league contract Tuesday, Andersen Pickard of MLBDailyDish.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Duda signed with Atlanta earlier this month with the hope of making enough of an impression at Triple-A Gwinnett to earn a September callup. The 33-year-old was unsuccessful in that endeavor, batting just .140 in 16 games with Gwinnett while striking out in 30.9 percent of his plate appearances. Duda seems unlikely to surface elsewhere before the 2019 campaign ends and could opt for retirement this winter.

Duda signed a minor-league contract with the Braves on Monday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Duda was let go by the Royals one week ago, but he wasn't a free agent for long. He slashed .171/.252/.324 over 39 games this season in the big leagues, but he'll begin his time as a Brave in the minors, likely at Triple-A Gwinnett, where he'll provide Atlanta with depth at first base.

The Royals granted Duda his unconditional release Monday.

EDGE Analysis

After the Royals designating Duda for assignment over the weekend, none of the league's other 29 teams were willing to put in a waiver claim for the first baseman/designated hitter, who slashed .171/.252/.324 across 119 plate appearances with the big club. The prospect of an outright assignment to Triple-A Omaha apparently wasn't appealing to Duda, so he'll likely look to latch with a different organization on a minor-league deal. Hitting for power and getting on-base at a healthy clip have always been Duda's core skills, but with the 33-year-old slipping significantly in both areas the past two seasons, it's possible that his time in the big leagues may be over.

Duda was designated for assignment by the Royals on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Duda has struggled to a lackluster .169/.206/.322 slash line in 21 games since returning from a back injury in June, prompting the Royals to remove the veteran slugger from their 40-man roster. Ryan O'Hearn was summoned from the minors in a corresponding move and should replace Duda as a lefty-swinging option at first base for Kansas City.

Duda is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Indians, Joel Goldberg of FOX Sports Kansas City reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Cheslor Cuthbert and Jorge Soler emerging as the Royals' preferred options at first base and designated hitter, respectively, Duda hasn't been a mainstay in the lineup lately. He'll remain on the bench Saturday for the fifth time in six games.

Duda went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to Cleveland.

EDGE Analysis

The 33-year-old last left the yard April 16, spending much of the time in between on the IL with a back injury. Duda is slashing only .164/.267/.315 with three homers and 12 RBI in 27 games, and he's clinging to a platoon/bench role for a Kansas City squad that has little to play for in 2019.

Duda is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Indians.

EDGE Analysis

Duda has recorded just two hits in 20 at-bats in his seven games since returning from the 10-day injured list earlier this month. He may not even be a strong-side platoon player at this point, as he'll sit in favor of Cheslor Cuthbert on Monday, despite the fact that the Royals are facing a right-handed starting pitcher (Adam Plutko).

Duda is not in the lineup for Friday's game versus the Twins.

EDGE Analysis

Duda will head to the bench Friday with lefty Martin Perez taking the mound for Minnesota. Cheslor Cuthbert will start at first base and bat fifth in his stead.

Duda will head to the bench for Tuesday's game against the Mariners, Joel Goldberg of FOX Sports Kansas City reports.

EDGE Analysis

Duda is in line for his third straight off day with another lefty slated to toe the rubber for the opposition. Whit Merrifield will lead off and start at first base in Duda's place.

Duda is not in the lineup Monday against the Mariners, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Duda will stick on the bench for a second straight game with a left-hander in Tommy Milone set to serve as the primary pitcher for the opposition. In his place, Whit Merrifield is starting at first base while Jorge Bonifacio is starting in the outfield.