Although there is still until the end of July for trades, clubs are already moving. According to Angels PR, the Los Angeles Angels traded pitcher Jimmy Herget to the Atlanta Braves on Friday Today.
Pitching depth is already present in Atlanta. However, the Braves are always willing to add to their pitching staff. By no means is this a game-changing decision, but Atlanta may benefit from it in the long run.
In 2019, 30-year-old reliever Herget made his Major League Baseball debut. Raisel Iglesias, the closer, is now leading the Braves bullpen. Significant roles are also played by other relievers in the bullpen, such AJ Minter and Joe Jimenez.
Having said that, Herget may yet come into play at some time.
Herget debuted in the major leagues with the Cincinnati Reds in 2019. In just five games during the 2019 season, he made a pitch. Herget was given a chance to work in the Texas Rangers bullpen in 2020.
With Texas, he made 20 appearances (one start) and threw to a solid 3.20 ERA. After Herget’s outstanding 2020 campaign, the Rangers probably thought he would be a part of their future. That being said, he made a mistake in 2021.
During his four Rangers outings, he struggled hard, and Texas took a different turn. After joining the Angels later in the 2021 season, Herget had a disappointing 14 relief appearance total.
Herget reminded the MLB community of his lofty aspirations in 2022. From the Angels bullpen, he had the finest season of his career. The Braves undoubtedly hope he can repeat his ’22 performance.
Herget made 49 appearances (one start) for Los Angeles, pitching to a career-best 2.48 ERA. In fact, he had nine saves. The right-handed reliever’s performance was excellent overall.
He did, however, end 2023 with 29 appearances for the Angels and a 4.66 ERA. In 2024, he still hasn’t made a big league pitch.
Herget has the skill and ability to be a dependable MLB reliever. But he hasn’t always been consistent. In the hopes that he can turn things around, the Braves are taking a gamble.
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