The Atlanta Braves announced Monday night they traded right-handers Rob Whalen and Max Povse to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for outfielder Alex Jackson and a player to be named later.
Whalen took to Twitter to thank the Braves:
Extremely grateful for the opportunity given to me by the @Braves. Allowed this young kid to make his dreams come true. TY #BravesCountry
— Rob Whalen (@RobWhalen38) November 29, 2016
The 22-year-old made his MLB debut last year after beginning the campaign in Double-A.
He finished the season with a 7-6 record and 2.