Breaking: Braves land RHP from Angels for cash

The Atlanta Braves have acquired right-handed reliever Jimmy Herget from the Los Angeles Angels for cash.

The Angels just designated Herget for assignment after pitching this season at Triple-A Salt Lake. The 30-year-old pitcher was sent to Gwinnett, the Braves’ Triple-A affiliate, after the trade was consummated Thursday.

Herget had his greatest season with the Angels in 2022, making 49 appearances with a 2.48 ERA and nine saves in 69 innings. Last season, he was 2-4 with a 4.66 ERA in 29 games.

Herget has not pitched in the majors this season. In ten appearances with Salt Lake, he was 1-2 with a 3.97 ERA.

The trade is simply a depth move for the Braves, giving them another Triple-A relief with major league experience. Herget, who was added to the 40-man roster, previously pitched for Cincinnati and Texas.