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MLB News / Talking Chop / November 24

2024 Braves Player Review: Jimmy Herget

Acquired midseason, the journeyman siderarmer pitched solidly, but it didn’t help him stick with the organization through the end of the year The nature of a journeyman reliever that bounces around from organization to organization is that, thanks to the wonders of sample size, sometimes you’ll see a nice season.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / November 10

Former Angels Pitcher Joins One of MLB's Worst Teams

Former Los Angeles Angels pitcher Jimmy Herget has been claimed off of waivers by the Colorado Rockies, the team announced Friday. Herget, who spent nearly three years with the Angels organization, was most recently with the Chicago Cubs.

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MLB News / Fastball on SI / November 9

Colorado Rockies Claim Journeyman Reliever Jimmy Herget Off Waivers From Chicago Cubs

The Colorado Rockies have claimed right-handed pitcher Jimmy Herget off waivers from the Chicago Cubs, the team announced Friday. Herget, 31, was designated for assignment back on Nov.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 8

Rockies Claim Jimmy Herget

The Rockies announced that they have claimed right-hander Jimmy Herget off waivers from the Cubs. The latter club had designated him for assignment last week.

MLB News / Cubs Insider / November 4

Cubs Claim Rob Zastryzny from Brewers, DFA Jimmy Herget

The Cubs made their first big move of the offseason Monday evening, claiming lefty Rob Zastryzny and designating righty Jimmy Herget for assignment. Zastryzny was the first pitcher drafted by Theo Epstein’s regime to make the big leagues and now he makes his return to the organization.

MLB News / On Tap Sports Net / September 14

Cubs Claim Jimmy Herget Off Waivers from Braves

As the 2024 season nears its end, the Chicago Cubs continue to scour the market for bullpen arms. Right-hander Jimmy Herget is the latest waiver claim to join the organization.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / August 19

Braves reinstate Reynaldo Lopez from injured list, option Jimmy Herget to Gwinnett

Reynaldo Lopez is back from the injured list and will start Tuesday’s game against the Phillies The Atlanta Braves were dealt a crushing blow Monday when an MRI exam revealed that Austin Riley will miss the next six to eight weeks with a fractured right hand.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 29

Atlanta Braves Make Move to Bolster Pitching Depth

The Atlanta Braves recalled 26-year-old starting pitcher Darius Vines from Triple-A Gwinnett. In a corresponding move, they have optioned right-hander Jimmy Herget to Triple-A.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 28

Copellela writes, Herget returns, Schwellenbach comes up huge, more

Atlanta Braves news and notes from Saturday Spencer Schwellenbach just put up an enormous start for Atlanta on Saturday, when the team's season felt like it was on the ropes after losing six straight.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 27

Braves 'Add Fresh Arm' to Bullpen

It's not a trade, but the Atlanta Braves made a roster move Saturday morning. The team announced on its official X (formerly Twitter) account that it has activated right-handed relief pitcher Jimmy Herget from his rehabilitation assignment and reinstated him from injured reserve.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 27

Braves reinstate Jimmy Herget, option Daysbel Hernandez to Gwinnett

The Braves add a fresh arm for Saturday’s matchup in New York The Atlanta Braves are adding a fresh arm to the bullpen ahead of Saturday’s game against the New York Mets.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 23

Braves Hoping to get Reinforcements, Pitchers Begin Rehab Assignments

The Atlanta Braves announced that two pitchers will begin rehab assignments. Right-handed pitchers Jimmy Herget and Hurston Waldrep will begin their assignment with the FCL Braves in the Florida Complex League. Herget has been out since early June with a right shoulder inflammation.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / June 9

Offensive struggles continue, roster shuffle, more

Atlanta Braves news and notes from Saturday The offense continued to entirely fail to get the job done, as the Braves made a peripheral roster move, sending Jimmy Herget to the 15-day IL for Daysbel Hernandez.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 8

Braves Recall 27-Year-Old RHP, Place Jimmy Herget on 15-Day IL: Report

The Atlanta Braves have made a change to their bullpen as the result of an injury. The Athletic's David O'Brien reported on Saturday that the Braves have recalled right-handed pitcher Daysbel Hernández.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / May 30

Braves place A.J. Minter on 15-day injured list, recall Jimmy Herget

The injury bug continues to bite the Atlanta Braves with reliever A.J. Minter the latest to hit the injured list. The Atlanta Braves announced Thursday that they have placed reliever A.J.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / May 29

Braves select contract of Spencer Schwellenbach, option Jimmy Herget

Spencer Schwellenbach will make his major league debut in Wednesday’s game against the Nationals. The Atlanta Braves made it official Wednesday by selecting the contract of right-handed pitching prospect Spencer Schwellenbach.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / May 26

Jimmy Herget, miserable May, more

Atlanta Braves news and notes from Saturday The Braves continued to have a bad time in May, dropping another to Pittsburgh in annoying fashion with a severe lack of runs.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / May 25

Braves recall reliever Jimmy Herget from Triple-A

Acquired earlier this season, Herget will provide some relief depth for a pretty well-rested bullpen After Darius Vines struggled mightily and got sent back down following last night’s disaster in Pittsburgh, the Braves have recalled Jimmy Herget to take his roster spot.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / May 5

Angels Trade Veteran Reliever to NL East Contender

The Los Angeles Angels dealt right-handed reliever Jimmy Herget to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for cash considerations. The trade was completed Thursday after the Angels designated the 30-year-old for assignment on April 28.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 3

Braves pull off trade with Angels

The trade deadline is not until late July, but teams are already making moves. The Los Angeles Angels traded pitcher Jimmy Herget to the Atlanta Braves on Thursday, per Angels PR.

MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 3

Braves Acquisition of Jimmy Herget Mirrors Key Deadline Deal from 2023

The Atlanta Braves just made a trade. It’s not a big one, mind you, but it’s a classic Alex Anthopoulos “let’s see if we can optimize his usage” deal.

MLB News / SportsTalkATL / May 2

Braves make trade with Angels for under the radar reliever

The Braves pitching staff has been unbelievable in recent weeks, but the best general managers never stop adding throughout the season. You never know what can happen over the next six months, and the Braves should know that as well as anyone given three of their All-Stars have already missed significant time this year.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 3