RAFAEL MONTERO NEWS

Pockets sixth hold Montero gave up a hit in a scoreless seventh inning Friday to record his sixth hold of the season in a win over the Cardinals.

Impact The veteran right-hander has provided some stability in middle relief for Atlanta since coming over from Houston in early April. Over 30 appearances for the NL East squad, Montero has posted a 3.72 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 30:15 K:BB in 29 innings, although he has yet to notch a win or a save in 2025.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Murphy hits two long HRs, Braves beat Cardinals 6-5

Sean Murphy hit the two longest home runs at Busch Stadium this season and the Atlanta Braves held on to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 on Friday night

JULY 12 • Associated Press

Laureano drives in go-ahead run in 3-run 10th inning as Orioles blast 3 homers and beat Braves 9-6

Ramón Laureano’s double in the 10th inning gave Baltimore the lead and the Orioles hit three home runs in 9-6 win over the Atlanta Braves

JULY 5 • Associated Press

Acuña reaches base 4 times and Braves beat Marlins 7-0

Ronald Acuña Jr. had two hits, walked twice and drove in a run as the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 7-0

JUNE 21 • Associated Press

Woeful Rockies absorb 2 records for futility with 19 whiffs and worst 70-game mark in modern era

The Colorado Rockies have made history no team wants to claim

JUNE 15 • Associated Press

Braves' Brian Snitker Responses to Second Guessing With Latest Bullpen Decision Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker explained after the 8-3 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday why he allowed Rafael Montero to pi...

JUNE 4 • SI.COM

After completing home run trot, batter discovers it was a foul ball Phillies outfielder Weston Wilson crushed the first pitch he saw from Braves reliever Rafael Montero deep down the left-field line Thursday...

MAY 30 • MLB.COM

With limited availability, Braves' 'pen surrenders early lead BOSTON -- The second-guessing began when Rafael Montero was asked to protect a two-run lead in the eighth inning of Saturday night’s game ag...

MAY 18 • MLB.COM

Braves Complete Trade Bringing Former World Series Champion Reliever to Atlanta The Braves completed their trade with the Astros by sending minor league pitcher Patrick Halligan to Houston in exchange for veteran relieve...

APRIL 11 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Turner hits tiebreaking homer off Iglesias in 9th inning to lift Phillies past Braves, 4-3

Trea Turner hit a tiebreaking homer off closer Raisel Iglesias in the ninth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 4-3

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Braves acquire RHP Rafael Montero, cash from Astros Deadspin | Braves acquire RHP Rafael Montero, cash from Astros

APRIL 9 • DEADSPIN.COM

Braves acquire RHP Rafael Montero, cash from Astros The Houston Astros sent veteran right-hander Rafael Montero and cash considerations to the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday in exchange for a playe...

APRIL 9 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Braves acquire World Series champion reliever Montero from Astros ATLANTA -- The Braves continued to tinker with their bullpen on Tuesday, when they acquired right-handed reliever Rafael Montero and cash fr...

APRIL 9 • MLB.COM

Braves add to bullpen depth by acquiring right-hander Rafael Montero from Astros

The Braves added to their bullpen depth by acquiring right-hander Rafael Montero from the Houston Astros along with $7.7 million that will cover just over 70% of his remaining sala...

APRIL 9 • Associated Press

Astros trade 2022 World Series champ Montero to Braves The Houston Astros have traded RHP Rafael Montero and cash considerations to the Braves in exchange for a PTBNL. The announcement was made b...

APRIL 9 • MLB.COM

Shipped to Atlanta The Astros traded Montero and cash to Atlanta on Tuesday in exchange for a player to be named later.

Impact Montero has made three appearances out of the bullpen so far this season, giving up two earned runs while striking out five batters across four innings. Now in Atlanta, the 34-year-old reliever will likely remain in the major-league bullpen, but he isn't expected to see many high-leverage opportunities.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Added to roster The Astros selected Montero's contract from Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Montero was removed from the Astros' 40-man roster last season but has made his way back on. He will operate in middle relief.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Singleton cut from Astros' roster in latest round of moves WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- The Astros inched closer to finalizing their 26-man roster Sunday morning when they informed first baseman Jon Sing...

MARCH 23 • MLB.COM

Visa problems resolved Montero reported to Astros camp Monday after previously dealing with visa issues, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Montero wound up being only a few days late in reporting, so his preparation shouldn't be too affected. He's owed $11.5 million in the final year of his contract but is in camp as a non-roster invitee.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Has visa issues Astros manager Joe Espada said Friday that Montero has yet to report to camp due to visa issues but is expected in a few days, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Montero was removed from the Astros' 40-man roster last August but remains in the organization and, when he reports, will be in camp as a non-roster invitee. The 34-year-old held a 4.70 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 23:19 K:BB across 38.1 innings in 2024 and is owed $11.5 million in his final year under contract.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A Montero cleared waivers and was outrighted by the Astros to Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday.

Impact Montero was DFA'd by Houston on Wednesday, but he didn't garner interest from another team and has elected to stay within the organization rather than enter free agency. Montero has appeared in 41 games for the Astros this season, registering 10 holds with a 4.70 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 23:19 K:BB across 38.1 innings.

AUGUST 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Houston The Astros designated Montero for assignment Wednesday.

Impact Montero is in the second year of a three-year, $34.5 million contract, and the Astros appear willing to absorb what remains on that deal. The veteran reliever made 41 appearances for Houston this season, posting a 4.70 ERA and 23:19 K:BB over 38.1 innings. Montero will pass through waivers unclaimed before eventually being released.

JULY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette scratched from lineup against Astros because of forearm bruise

Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette was scratched from the lineup for Thursday afternoon’s game against Houston because of a right forearm contusion

JULY 4, 2024 • Associated Press

Brown pitches 6 innings, Peña and Alvarez homer as Astros beat Blue Jays 3-1 for 10th win in 11

Hunter Brown pitched six shutout innings, Jeremy Peña and Yordan Alvarez hit home runs and the Houston Astros beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 for their 10th win in 11 games

JULY 1, 2024 • Associated Press

Austin Slater's game-winning single in 10th lifts Giants past Astros 4-3

Austin Slater lined the game-winning single into left field with one out in the 10th inning, rallying the San Francisco Giants from two runs down in the inning to beat the Houston...

JUNE 11, 2024 • Associated Press