The Royals released Hechavarria on Monday.
Hechavarria signed a minor-league contract with the Royals on Friday and will report to Triple-A Omaha.
Hechavarria agreed Monday with Atlanta on a minor-league contract and received an invitation to MLB spring training, Double-A Mississippi broadcaster Chris Harris reports.
Hechavarria signed a one-year contract with the Chiba Lotte Marines of Nippon Professional Baseball on Friday, The Japan Times reports.
The Braves optioned Hechavarria to their alternate training site Wednesday.
Hechavarria is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.
Hechavarria is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins.
Hechavarria will start at second base and will bat eighth Monday against the Marlins.
Hechavarria isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Yankees.
Hechavarria is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Phillies.