US EditionTigers Acquire Veteran Reliever From Braves for Minor-League Infielder
WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN, JUL 31 – The Tigers added 34-year-old Montero to strengthen their bullpen with postseason experience, trading minor league infielder Jim Jarvis to the Braves before the MLB trade deadline.
- On July 31, 2025, the Detroit Tigers acquired veteran reliever Rafael Montero from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for Jim Jarvis, just hours before Thursday’s 6 p.m. trade deadline.
- With relief struggles mounting, Detroit Tigers aim to shore up their bullpen ahead of Thursday's trade deadline, adding Montero as a postseason option.
- Rafael Montero posted a 5.50 ERA over 34 and one-third innings this season, with a 4.08 FIP and 0.0 fWAR across 36 appearances.
- After acquiring Montero, Detroit Tigers designated Tyler Owens for assignment to open a 40-man roster spot.
- Beyond the roster change, Montero’s experience offers a matchup specialist role against right-handed hitters, aligning with Detroit’s low-risk, high-reward deadline strategy.
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Tigers trade for right-handed relief pitcher Rafael Montero
Less than 24 hours before the MLB trade deadline, the Detroit Tigers have acquired a hard-throwing right-hander to add to their bullpen.The Tigers traded for Rafael Montero with the Atlanta Braves, in exchange for minor league infielder Jim Jarvis, the team announced late Wednesday night.Appearing in 39 games this season, Montero has accumulated a 5.40 ERA, 39 strikeouts and a 1.383 WHIP in 38.1 innings pitched.Debuting with the New York Mets in…
Tigers Acquire Bullpen Help From Braves in Latest Deadline Deal
The Detroit Tigers made their third notable trade of the week by acquiring veteran reliever Rafael Montero from the Atlanta Braves, trading minor-league infielder Jim Jarvis in return. The transaction took place just hours before the MLB trade deadline, adding Montero as a bullpen option for Detroit’s postseason push. Atlanta, meanwhile, adds infield depth with Jarvis and continues its bullpen reshuffle ahead of Thursday’s deadline at 6 p.m. ET.…
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Tigers acquire reliever Rafael Montero from Braves for minor leaguer
The Detroit Tigers acquired right-handed reliever Rafael Montero from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for minor league infielder Jim Jarvis on Wednesday.
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