Braves Acquire RHP Víctor Mederos From Angels, Option Pitcher to Triple-A

Atlanta uses international bonus pool space to add a developmental arm for bullpen depth.

Overview

The Braves acquired right-hander Víctor Mederos from the Angels in a trade announced Friday, sending international bonus pool money to Los Angeles.
Atlanta immediately optioned the 24-year-old to Triple-A Gwinnett to build depth rather than make an instant major-league move.
To open a 40-man roster spot, the team transferred AJ Smith-Shawver to the 60-day injured list as he continues rehab from June 2025 Tommy John surgery.
Mederos has logged 25.1 big-league innings across 12 games with an 8.53 ERA, and he featured a 94.6 mph average fastball in 2025 while spending most of his time at Triple-A.
The teams did not disclose the pool amount, which by MLB rule is traded in $250,000 blocks, a common mechanism for low-cost roster adds.