Rafael Montero: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 20

Braves acquire reliever in trade with Orioles

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Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / April 11

Braves Complete Trade Bringing Former World Series Champion Reliever to Atlanta

The Atlanta Braves have finalized their earlier deal with the Houston Astros, officially sending minor league right-hander Patrick Halligan to Houston as the player to be named later in the trade that brought veteran reliever Rafael Montero to Atlanta.

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 11

Astros provide update on trade with Braves

The Astros announced the PTBNL in that deal.

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Atlanta Braves News / Inside The Diamonds / April 9

Atlanta Braves Roster Moves 4/9/25

The Atlanta Braves are 2-8 on the new season and continue their series with the Philadelphia Phillies this evening. Ahead of today’s match up the Braves have activated newly acquired relief pitcher Rafael Montero.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / April 9

Braves report Rafael Montero to Atlanta; send down Zach Thompson

The Braves have officially brought their new reliever into the fold. Last night during their 7-5 win over the Phillies, the Atlanta Braves added to their rotation by taking Rafael Montero off the hands of the Astros.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / April 9

Lowly Braves Announce Trade With Astros on Tuesday

Could a former Houston Astros playoff hero help save the free-falling Atlanta Braves? We’ll find that out in the coming weeks. Atlanta acquired veteran Astros reliever and former top-70 prospect Rafael Montero in return for a player to be named later on Tuesday night.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 8

Astros, Braves agree to early-season trade

The Atlanta Braves parted ways with one World Series-winning former Houston Astros relief pitcher in the first week of the 2025 regular season, but they are now ready to take a flier on another.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / April 8

Braves acquire former Astros champion in trade

The 2021 World Series champions are adding a member of the 2022 World Series champions. The Atlanta Braves announced to social media on Tuesday that they have acquired veteran reliever Rafael Montero in a trade with the Houston Astros.

MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 8

Braves Acquire More Pitching Depth In Deal with Astros

The Atlanta Braves made the move to acquire more pitching depth. They announced the acquisition of right-handed pitcher Rafael Montero and cash considerations from the Houston Astros in exchange for a player to be named later.

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / April 8

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 player to be named later.

MLB News / SportsTalkATL / April 8

Braves make a trade for Rafael Montero

Right now, the Braves are battling the first place Phillies as they look for their second win of the season. But that is not stopping Alex Anthopoulos from making some moves, acquiring right-handed pitcher Rafael Montero from the Astros for a Player To Be Named Later.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 8

Braves acquiring former World Series champion in trade with Astros

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Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 24

Montero, Okert will make Astros roster; Singleton will not

Veteran right-hander Rafael Montero has made the Astros’ Opening Day roster, reports Ari Alexander of Houston’s KPRC-2. Lefty Steven Okert has also made the cut, per MLB.com’s Brian McTaggart.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 22

Astros announce several roster moves ahead of Opening Day

The Astros announced this afternoon that they have released outfielder Ben Gamel and left-hander Jalen Beeks.

Astros 'having conversations' about top prospect potentially breaking camp

No extension talks between Framber Valdez, Astros

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Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / February 28

Rafael Montero’s Last Chance?

It wasn’t that long ago when the Astros re-signed Rafael Montero to a three-year, $34.5 million contract early in the 2022-23 offseason, following a World Series title and James Click’s departure from the organization.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / January 27

Former Seattle Mariners Closer Rafael Montero Gives up Big Home Run in Winter League

Pitchers and catchers won't report to Spring Training for the Seattle Mariners until Sept. 12. But that doesn't mean that there still isn't baseball to be played.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / August 28

Houston Astros Skipper Hints That Demoted High-Priced Reliever Could Return

The Houston Astros have not had their pitching staff put up numbers this season like in year's past. When they landed Josh Hader, the thought was this bullpen would be the best unit in the league like the Astros have produced previously, but the adjustment for their former closer Ryan Pressly into his new setup role took longer than expected.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 3

Astros Outright Rafael Montero To Triple-A

The Astros announced that Rafael Montero has been outrighted to Triple-A Sugar Land after clearing waivers. Montero was designated for assignment earlier

Houston Astros News / Larry Brown Sports / July 31

Astros decide to DFA pitcher from 2022 World Series team

The Houston Astros are parting ways with a veteran arm less than two years after he helped them win it all.

Yankees trade lefty reliever Caleb Ferguson to Astros

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Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / June 22, 2023

Houston Astros: Stock up, stock down

With a record of 41-34, the Houston Astros find themselves in second place in the American League West division, trailing the Texas Rangers by five and a half games. Here are a few Astros that have made the biggest leaps and some who have stumbled out the gate in 2023.

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