Atlanta optioned Peterson to Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday.
The right-hander was promoted for Thursday's doubleheader against the Phillies and will return to the minors after giving up two runs over one inning. Peterson has a 2.45 ERA, 1.62 WHIP and 17:4 K:BB over 14.2 innings with Gwinnett this season.
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Braves' Michael Petersen: Recalled to Atlanta
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Atlanta recalled Petersen from Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday.
Petersen will come up from the minors to give Atlanta some extra bullpen depth for the second game of Thursday's twin bill in Philadelphia. He's turned in a 2.45 ERA and 1.62 WHIP across 14.2 Triple-A innings since joining the organization at the start of April, and with AJ Smith-Shawver (elbow) moving to the injured list in a corresponding move, there's room on the active roster for Petersen to remain in Atlanta for a few more days if he performs well.
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Braves' Michael Petersen: Sent back to Triple-A
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Atlanta optioned Petersen to Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday.
Petersen's stay with the big club lasted all of one day, with the right-hander not getting called upon in relief in Monday's 7-6 win over the Cardinals. He'll cede his spot on the 26-man active roster to right-hander Nathan Wiles, who was called up from Triple-A and is expected to work in bulk relief during Tuesday's game.
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Braves' Michael Petersen: Sent back to minors
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Atlanta optioned Petersen to Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday.
Petersen was with the big club for just one day, tossing two scoreless frames in one relief appearance. He's clearing out to make room on the roster for Aaron Bummer, who is back from the bereavement list.
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Braves' Michael Petersen: Joins big-league bullpen
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Atlanta recalled Petersen from Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday.
He'll take over the 26-man active roster spot that previously belonged to starter AJ Smith-Shawver, who was optioned to Gwinnett ahead of the activation of Spencer Strider (elbow) from the injured list next week. The hard-throwing Petersen is likely to occupy a low-leverage role out of the Atlanta bullpen after submitting a 5.95 ERA and 1.63 WHIP over 19.2 innings in the majors last year between stops with the Dodgers and Marlins.
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Braves' Michael Petersen: Dealt to Atlanta
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Atlanta acquired Petersen from the Angels on Tuesday in exchange for cash and optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett.
Petersen was dumped from the Halos' 40-man roster Monday but will reclaim a roster spot with his new organization. The 30-year-old allowed 13 earned runs in 19.2 innings between the Dodgers and Marlins last season but dominated in Triple-A to the tune of a 1.64 ERA and 0.76 WHIP across 33 frames.
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Angels' Michael Petersen: Claimed by Halos
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The Angels claimed Petersen off waivers from the Blue Jays on Tuesday.
Since September, Petersen has gone from the Dodgers to the Marlins to the Blue Jays, and now, to the Angels. The 30-year-old allowed 13 earned runs in 19.2 regular-season innings between the Dodgers and Marlins last season. He'll compete for a spot in the Angels' bullpen.
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Blue Jays' Michael Petersen: Joins Toronto
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Petersen was claimed off waivers by the Blue Jays on Monday.
Petersen has bounced between the Dodgers, Marlins and now the Blue Jays within the last few months. He closed out the 2024 campaign with Miami, posting a 4.76 ERA and 1.76 WHIP with three strikeouts over 5.2 innings (five appearances).
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Dodgers' Michael Petersen: Dropped from 40-man roster
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The Dodgers designated Petersen for assignment Sunday.
The 30-year-old was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday and has now lost his place on the 40-man roster. Petersen has received his first look in the majors this season and has a 6.43 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and 11:8 K:BB over 14 innings.
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Dodgers' Michael Petersen: Optioned to Triple-A
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The Dodgers optioned Petersen to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday.
Petersen was recalled from Triple-A on Monday, and he's allowed four runs across two outings since his promotion. Across 11 major-league appearances this season, he's posted a 6.43 ERA and 1.57 WHIP in 14 innings.
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Dodgers' Michael Petersen: Heads back to Triple-A
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The Dodgers optioned Petersen to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday.
The Dodgers will add a player to the 26-man active roster as a replacement for Petersen prior to their first game out of the All-Star break Friday versus the Red Sox. During his latest stint in the big leagues, Petersen made three relief appearances and gave up one earned run on two hits and two walks over 2.1 innings.
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Dodgers' Michael Petersen: Optioned to Triple-A
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The Dodgers optioned Petersen to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Petersen allowed four runs over two relief innings Wednesday versus the Diamondbacks, so he's being sent out in favor of a fresh arm. Nick Ramirez will absorb the roster spot.
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Dodgers' Michael Petersen: Nabs win in relief in MLB debut
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Petersen (1-0) earned the win over Colorado on Tuesday, allowing one run on one hit and one walk while striking out two batters over two innings.
After being called up from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday, Petersen saw his first big-league action Tuesday at Coors Field. He entered in the seventh inning with Los Angeles down four runs and allowed the Rockies to increase their lead on a walk, single and sacrifice fly. Petersen returned for the eighth and retired the side in order, then found himself in the win column after the Dodgers pulled ahead with a seven-run ninth frame. Petersen will likely be used mainly in low-leverage spots during his time with the big club.
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Dodgers' Michael Petersen: Gets non-roster invite from Dodgers
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Peterson signed a minor-league contract with the Dodgers on Friday that includes an invitation to spring training, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Peterson, 29, spent last season in the Rockies organization split between Double-A Hartford and Triple-A Albuquerque, holding a 3.46 ERA and 49:25 K:BB over 41.2 relief innings. The tall right-hander has never appeared in the big leagues.
