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The Detroit Tigers raised a lot of eyebrows with how they operated ahead of the MLB trade deadline this year. Despite having the resources to swing a big trade, they opted instead to make several depth additions.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 27

Braves might have found a guy in the Rafael Montero trade

When the trade deadline approached, everyone believed the Braves were going to sell off their spare parts. Even Brian Snitker hinted at potentially 5-6 players getting moved.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / August 6

Tigers Bullpen Trade Deadline Acquisition Suffers Rough Debut with Team

The Detroit Tigers had a trade deadline which many were not thrilled with in terms of a lack of aggressiveness in pursuit of the top names available. Though adds were made to a bullpen in desperate need of reinforcements, outside of Kyle Finnegan it's a legitimate question how many if any are going to be able to make an actual impact.

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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / August 1

Tigers Need Rafael Montero to Reclaim His World Series Winning Form

The Detroit Tigers are rolling the dice that reliever Rafael Montero can figure things out. The Atlanta Braves traded Rafael Montero to the Tigers in exchange for a minor league infielder, Jim Jarvis.

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Detroit Tigers News / Inside The Diamonds / August 1

Detroit Tigers Roster Moves 8/1/2025

The Detroit Tigers added three relievers and two starting pitchers over the last few days as the trade deadline occurred yesterday. Ahead of today’s series opener against the Philadelphia Phillies, the Tigers added right-handed pitchers Kyle Finnegan and Rafael Montero to the 26-man roster.

Detroit Tigers News / Last Word On Sports / July 31

Tigers Go Bargain Shopping For Relief Help

The Detroit Tigers knew that bullpen help was going to need to be addressed at the trade deadline, but rather than going after the big fish, they decided to find some guppies.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 31

Former Astros World Series Champion Traded to Potential Playoff Foe

The Houston Astros may be seeing one of their former relievers if they’re able to reach the postseason. The Atlanta Braves traded reliever Rafael Montero to the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday, putting the right-hander in position to potentially see his old team later this year.

Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / July 30

With Relievers in Demand, Tigers Make Low-Key Trade to Bulk Up Bullpen

In the wake of two big-name relievers being traded, the Detroit Tigers made a subtle but significant addition ahead of the trade deadline. They acquired veteran reliever Rafael Montero from the Braves on Wednesday.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 30

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.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 30

Braves trade Rafael Montero to the Tigers

According to the Atlanta Braves official Twitter/X account, Rafael Montero is headed to Detroit in exchange for infielder Jim Jarvis. The Braves acquired Rafael Montero in a deal with the Astros early in the season when Alex Anthopoulos realized his decision not to add to the bullpen during the offseason was gross oversight.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 29

This trade has been a disaster for the Braves

It did not take long into the season for Alex Anthopoulos to realize he made a grave mistake by not adding to the Braves bullpen during the offseason. The problem with that is it’s nearly impossible to fix once the season begins.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 3

Braves' Brian Snitker Responses to Second Guessing With Latest Bullpen Decision

Right-handed relief pitcher Rafael Montero pitched two shutout innings for the Atlanta Braves in a loss against the Washington Nationals three weeks ago.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 20

Braves acquire reliever in trade with Orioles

The Braves acquired right-hander Scott Blewett from the Orioles in a trade for cash considerations.

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Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / April 11

Braves Complete Trade Bringing Former World Series Champion Reliever to Atlanta

The Atlanta Braves have finalized their earlier deal with the Houston Astros, officially sending minor league right-hander Patrick Halligan to Houston as the player to be named later in the trade that brought veteran reliever Rafael Montero to Atlanta.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 11

Astros provide update on trade with Braves

The Astros announced the PTBNL in that deal.

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Atlanta Braves News / Inside The Diamonds / April 9

Atlanta Braves Roster Moves 4/9/25

The Atlanta Braves are 2-8 on the new season and continue their series with the Philadelphia Phillies this evening. Ahead of today’s match up the Braves have activated newly acquired relief pitcher Rafael Montero.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / April 9

Lowly Braves Announce Trade With Astros on Tuesday

Could a former Houston Astros playoff hero help save the free-falling Atlanta Braves? We’ll find that out in the coming weeks. Atlanta acquired veteran Astros reliever and former top-70 prospect Rafael Montero in return for a player to be named later on Tuesday night.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / April 8

Braves acquire former Astros champion in trade

The 2021 World Series champions are adding a member of the 2022 World Series champions. The Atlanta Braves announced to social media on Tuesday that they have acquired veteran reliever Rafael Montero in a trade with the Houston Astros.

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / April 8

Braves acquire RHP Rafael Montero, cash from Astros

The Houston Astros sent veteran right-hander Rafael Montero and cash considerations to the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday in exchange for a player to be named later.

MLB News / SportsTalkATL / April 8

Braves make a trade for Rafael Montero

Right now, the Braves are battling the first place Phillies as they look for their second win of the season. But that is not stopping Alex Anthopoulos from making some moves, acquiring right-handed pitcher Rafael Montero from the Astros for a Player To Be Named Later.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 8

Braves acquiring former World Series champion in trade with Astros

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Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / January 27

Former Seattle Mariners Closer Rafael Montero Gives up Big Home Run in Winter League

Pitchers and catchers won't report to Spring Training for the Seattle Mariners until Sept. 12. But that doesn't mean that there still isn't baseball to be played.

Houston Astros News / Larry Brown Sports / July 31, 2024

Astros decide to DFA pitcher from 2022 World Series team

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Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / June 22, 2023

Houston Astros: Stock up, stock down

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