On Sunday, the San Francisco Giants formally introduced that they’d made a commerce with the Atlanta Braves.
Within the deal, they acquired Anthony Molina.
The 24-year-old pitcher was instantly despatched to Triple-A following the commerce being finalized.
The SF Giants wrote (by way of X): “The #SFGiants and Atlanta Braves accomplished a commerce as we speak, with RHP Anthony Molina becoming a member of the Giants in change for RHP Tyler Mahle. Molina was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento.”
Molina (who was in his first season with the Braves) had appeared in three MLB video games this yr.
He went 0-0 with a 5.40 ERA.
Earlier than the Braves, Molina had spent the primary two seasons of his profession with the Colorado Rockies.
Social Media On Molina
GettyAnthony Molina #61 of the Atlanta Braves pitches throughout the eighth inning in opposition to the San Francisco Giants throughout the continuation of a recreation from June 16, at Truist Park at Truist Park on June 17, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Right here’s what individuals had been saying about Molina:
@sfgiantfutures: “Latest SF Giants RHP Anthony Molina, 24 years outdated, coming over from the Braves. He has a profession 6.89 ERA within the Majors, however all however three of these video games got here with Colorado; this yr he had a 5.40 ERA in three reduction massive league appearances. He’s had a 3.64 ERA in AAA this yr.”
Jeff Younger: “Anthony Molina is on the Braves’ 40-man roster. The outcomes haven’t been there (6.89 ERA), however he has respectable fastball velocity. Would in all probability profit from throwing his curveball extra. The commerce opens up a spot within the rotation.”
Thomas Nestico: “Anthony Molina (acquired by SF) is a 24-year-old righty who has carried out nicely in AAA this season however has by no means discovered his footing in MLB. His fastball sits 96-97 mph and he has posted sturdy whiff charges on his secondaries. He tasks as a depth arm”
Trying At The SF Giants Proper Now
GettyRafael Devers #16 of the San Francisco Giants celebrates after a house run in opposition to the San Diego Padres throughout the eighth inning at Petco Park on August 2, 2026 in San Diego, California.
The Giants are coming off a sequence the place they misplaced three out of 4 video games to the San Diego Padres.
They’ll now go to the Texas Rangers on Monday night time.
Regardless of a gifted roster, the Giants are the fourth-place workforce within the Nationwide League West with a 47-65 document in 112 video games.
On the street, they’ve gone 21-38 in 59 video games away from Oracle Park in San Francisco.
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