"We've kept saying it in some of these earlier reviews: the Atlanta Braves set a record this past season for the number of players used in a single season. Michael Petersen was one of the many players the Braves relied on for a short period of time while dealing with injuries. It was interesting how little he was used, considering the state of injuries and that his overall results were not terrible, all things considered."
"On April 1, the Braves traded the most traded commodity of all-time, cash considerations, to the Angels for Michael Petersen and then stashed him away at Triple-A. (None of this was a joke, despite the date.) That was the latest in a bit of a whirlwind for Petersen, who was claimed by the Marlins from the Dodgers in September 2024, then claimed by the Blue Jays two months later, and then claimed by the Angels three months after that. Basically, the Braves were his fifth organization in eight months."
"Unlike some of the later additions in the season, Petersen was brought in early. Because it was early he was added as depth prior to many injuries. It is a minor difference from other arms added, but it is worth noting. The Front Office saw something in Petersen that garnered bringing him in outside of desperation."
The Braves set a single-season record for players used, and Michael Petersen was one of many short-term additions during an injury-plagued season. The Braves acquired Petersen for cash on April 1 and initially assigned him to Triple-A after multiple prior claims by the Marlins, Blue Jays, and Angels; he joined his fifth organization in eight months. He was brought in early as roster depth before many injuries emerged, suggesting the front office saw potential beyond desperation. Petersen is the only active MLB player born in the United Kingdom and was drafted in four consecutive years, signing after being taken in the 17th round.
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