The Angels have acquired Tommy Hanson from the Braves, reports Jon Heyman of
CBSSports.com (on Twitter). Atlanta will receive Jordan Walden in the
one-for-one trade, MLBTR has learned.
Hanson, 26, pitched to a 4.48 ERA with 8.3 K/9 and 3.7 BB/9 in 174 2/3
innings this year. The right-hander missed time with shoulder tendinitis last
season, and his fastball velocity has been trending in the wrong direction as
well. Hanson is arbitration-eligible for the first time this winter, and Matt
Swartz projects a $4MM salary.
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Tommy Hanson ←→Jordan Walden