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Atlanta Braves News / Inside The Diamonds / April 22

Atlanta Braves Roster Moves 4/22/25

The Atlanta Braves look to extend their win streak to five tonight when they take on the St. Louis Cardinals in the second game of the series. The Braves have now won four straight games.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 21

Braves Put Spencer Strider Back On Injured List, Recall Petersen

The Atlanta Braves have placed right-hander Spencer Strider on the 15-day injured list with a strained right hamstring, backedated to April 18. They call up righty Michael Petersen from Triple-A in a corresponding move.

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Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 14

Braves Activate Bummer, Option Petersen Ahead of Blue Jays Series

The Atlanta Braves announced that they have reinstated left-handed pitcher Aaron Bummer from the major league bereavement list. In a corresponding move, they optioned right-handed pitcher Michael Petersen to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / April 13

Braves option AJ Smith-Shawver to minors, recall Michael Petersen

The Braves look to get a fresh arm on the staff as the road trip continues. The Atlanta Braves started Sunday with a roster move that could be quite interesting from several perspectives as this next week progresses.

MLB News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / April 2

Angels Make Another Trade With Braves, Send Pitcher to NL Squad

The Los Angeles Angels have made another trade with the Atlanta Braves, this time sending right-hander Michael Petersen to the National League squad in exchange for cash considerations.

MLB News / SportsTalkATL / April 1

Braves make a trade with the Angels for Michael Petersen

The Braves have agreed to a trade with — you guessed it — the Angels. A deal that will send Michael Petersen to Atlanta, with cash considerations going to Los Angeles.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 1

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Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / March 18

Angels Cut 2 More Players as Spring Roster Dwindles

After cutting two more players from camp, the Los Angeles Angels spring training roster now stands at 37. In a post on X Monday, the Angels announced that they had optioned right-handed pitcher Michael Petersen to Triple-A Salt Lake and reassigned catcher Juan Flores to minor league camp.

Los Angeles Angels News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 17

Angels outright Kelvin Caceres

The Angels announced that right-hander Kelvin Cáceres has been sent outright to Triple-A Salt Lake. That indicates he went unclaimed on waivers after being designated for assignment last week when the club claimed fellow righty Michael Petersen.

MLB News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / February 12

Dodgers World Series Winning Reliever Joins Angels

Former Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Michael Petersen is back in Southern California. On Tuesday, Petersen was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Angels, and will join the team in Arizona for spring training.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 11

Michael Petersen claimed by Angels

The Toronto Blue Jays lost some relief pitcher depth. On Tuesday, the Los Angeles Angels announced that they claimed Michael Petersen off waivers from the Blue Jays.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 11

Angels claim Michael Petersen, designate Kelvin Caceres

The Angels announced that they have claimed right-hander Michael Petersen off waivers from the Blue Jays. The latter club had designated him for assignment last week.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 4

Blue Jays designate reliever Michael Petersen for assignment

The Blue Jays announced that they’ve designated reliever Michael Petersen for assignment. That’s the corresponding 40-man roster move for Max Scherzer, who has finalized his $15.5M free agent deal.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 4

Blue Jays officially announce Max Scherzer signing, designate Michael Petersen for assignment

Mad Max has officially put pen to paper. Veteran right-hander Max Scherzer passed his physical Tuesday with the Toronto Blue Jays before officially signing his one-year, $15.5-million contract, as the club announced.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / January 29

Blue Jays 40-man Roster Review: Michael Petersen’s fastball averages 97 mph, making him a nice depth option

Do you remember when Micahel Petersen was claimed off waivers by the Blue Jays? This is Blue Jays Nation’s annual 40-man Roster Review, where we look at the players on the Blue Jays’ 40-man roster.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / November 5

Blue Jays begin bullpen overhaul, add RHP Michael Petersen from the Miami Marlins

With free agents allowed to sign with other teams as of 5:00 pm EST yesterday, the Toronto Blue Jays and numerous other teams across the league have started to make moves to clear up space on their 40-man rosters.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 4

Blue Jays Claim Michael Petersen, Outright Genesis Cabrera

The Blue Jays announced they’ve claimed reliever Michael Petersen from the Marlins. Toronto outrighted Génesis Cabrera and Luis Frías off the 40-man roster.

Miami Marlins News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 12

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MLB News / Dodger Blue / September 11

Miami Marlins Claim Michael Petersen Off Waivers From Los Angeles Dodgers

The Miami Marlins claimed Michael Petersen off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers, who designated him for assignment on Sunday as one of two corresponding roster moves to selecting Nick Ramirez from Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / September 8

Michael Petersen Designated For Assignment

The Los Angeles Dodgers designated Michael Petersen for assignment as one of two corresponding roster moves to selecting Nick Ramirez from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Field Level Media / September 2

Dodgers adjust pitching staff, recall RHP Michael Petersen

The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled right-hander Michael Petersen on Monday and optioned left-hander Justin Wrobleski to Triple-A Oklahoma City. Peterson, 30, made his major league debut June 18 and went 3-0 with a 4.50 ERA in nine relief appearances over two separate stints with the Dodgers earlier this season.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / July 18

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / June 19

Michael Petersen ‘Never Doubted’ He Would Reach MLB

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