Roman Colon was traded to the Detroit Tigers Sunday.
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photo by Tim Evearitt (file photo)
The Braves announced after their game against the Pirates Sundah that they acquired right-handed reliever Kyle Farnsworth from Detroit, in exchange for right-handed pitchers Zach Miner and Roman Colon.
Since leaving the Cubs and landing in Detroit this year, the hard-throwing Farnsworth has proven he's more than just a thrower and has the capability of being one of the game's top relievers. In 42 2/3 innings this year, he's posted a 2.32 ERA and registered 55 strikeouts.
Farnsworth graduated from Milton High School in Alpharetta, Ga., a northern Atlanta suburb. He has been successful in six of eight save opportunities for the Tigers this year; he's expected to serve as the top setup man for Braves closer Chris Reitsma.
Farnsworth has limited opponents to a .192 batting average this year. He hasn't allowed a home run since April 14, and seven of the 11 earned runs he's surrendered have come in two of his 46 appearances.
Colon flourished in a starter's role when he was asked to fill a void in the Braves' injury-depleted starting rotation. As a starting pitcher, he was 1-2 with a 3.09 ERA. As a reliever, he was 0-3 with a 7.71 ERA.
Miner, who was the Braves' fourth-round selection in the 2000 draft, was 2-7 with a 4.23 ERA in 17 starts with Richmond this year.
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Adapted from article on the Major League Baseball website.