Braves add OF Grossman, close in on P Odorizzi

The Atlanta Braves acquired Detroit Tigers outfielder Robbie Grossman late Monday night time, the staff introduced, including veteran depth to an already potent lineup.

The defending World Sequence champions additionally had been nearing a deal for Houston Astros right-hander Jake Odorizzi, sources instructed ESPN’s Jeff Passan, confirming a number of experiences.

Grossman, 32, was not within the lineup Monday night time, when the Tigers misplaced 5-3 on the Minnesota Twins. He’s hitting .205 this season, with two dwelling runs and 23 RBIs in 83 video games.

“I had a blast taking part in for the Tigers, and it did not finish how I wished it to, nevertheless it’s a part of this enterprise and I am on to the subsequent chapter in my baseball profession,” Grossman stated.

Detroit acquired Kris Anglin, a pitcher in Atlanta’s minor league system, in trade for Grossman, who has performed each nook outfield spots for Detroit this season.

Aid pitcher Will Smith would go to Houston within the deal for Odorizzi, 32, who began on Sunday through the Astros’ 3-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners. The veteran allowed two hits and struck out a season-high eight in seven scoreless innings versus Seattle, and he did not yield a success till the fourth inning.

To make room on the roster for Grossman, Atlanta optioned infielder Mike Ford to its Triple-A affiliate in Gwinnett, Georgia.

Data from The Related Press was used on this report.