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Braves add reliever Danny Santana in trade with Rangers

Nov. 16—The Atlanta Braves acquired relief pitcher Dennis Santana from the Texas Rangers on Tuesday, as part of a series of roster moves.

The Braves got Santana for cash and opened a spot on the 40-man roster by designating reliever Jackson Stephens for assignment.

It was the second trade in a week between Atlanta and Texas, with the Braves previously adding Kolby Allard for Jake Odorizzi in a swap of of pitchers.

Santana, a 26-year-old right-hander from the Dominican Republic, went 3-8 with a 5.22 ERA across 63 appearances for Texas in 2022.