No, this isn't a late April Fool's joke. The Atlanta Braves have made a trade with ... the Los Angeles Angels.
The Braves announced on their official X (formerly Twitter) account that they acquired right-handed relief pitcher Michael Petersen from the Los Angeles Angels. In exchange, the Braves sent cash to the Angels.
The Braves optioned Petersen to Triple-A Gwinnett after the trade.
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today acquired RHP Michael Petersen from the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for cash considerations and optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett.April 2, 2025
This is the fifth trade the Braves have made with the Angels since Halloween.