The Atlanta Braves have acquired 10-year MLB veteran right-handed starting pitcher Tyler Mahle from the San Francisco Giants.
FanSided’s Robert Murray wrote on X: “The Atlanta Braves are acquiring right-hander Tyler Mahle in a trade with the San Francisco Giants, according to sources familiar with the deal. Anthony Molina is going to the Giants.”
TRADE: Braves Acquire 10-year MLB Veteran RHP Tyler Mahle From Giants
Mahle signed a one-year, $10 million deal with the Giants this past offseason.
In 18 starts with the Giants this year, Mahle has recorded a 5.13 ERA with a 1.40 WHIP and 89 strikeouts over 94 2/3 innings.
While Mahle’s numbers this season aren’t great, he’s been much better lately. The right-hander had a 6.04 ERA through May 26 before landing on the injured list with a left hamstring strain.
Since returning from the IL in late June, Mahle has posted a 3.79 ERA with a 3.63 FIP, 32 strikeouts and 13 walks in 38 innings across seven starts.
Mahle relies on five pitches:
- Low-90s four-seamer (47.8%)
- Mid-80s split-finger (25.1%)
- High-80s cutter (17.4%)
- Mid-80s slider (8.6%)
- Low-90s sinker (1.1%)
Looking at Giants’ Return From Braves in Tyler Mahle Trade
Molina has three seasons of big-league experience.
He has made just three MLB appearances with the Braves this year, posting a 5.40 ERA with two strikeouts in five innings.
Molina, 24, pitched for the Colorado Rockies from 2024-25.
Molina recorded a 6.79 ERA in 59 2/3 innings across 35 appearances in 2024. The next season, he posted a 7.27 ERA in 34 2/3 innings across 17 appearances. The Braves claimed the right-hander off waivers in the offseason.
Atlanta Braves Right Now
The Braves are in first place in the National League East with a 67-45 record. They have an eight-game lead over the second-place Philadelphia Phillies.
Atlanta just completed a four-game sweep over the Washington Nationals. Next, the club will begin a three-game series against the Miami Marlins at Truist Park on Tuesday.
San Francisco Giants Right Now
The Giants are in fourth place in the National League West with a 47-65 record. They are 22 1/2 games back of the first-place Los Angeles Dodgers and 12 games back of the third National League Wild Card spot.
The Giants just lost three of four games to the San Diego Padres. Next, San Francisco will begin a three-game set against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park on Monday night.
TRADE: Atlanta Braves Acquire 10-Year MLB Veteran Pitcher From Giants