Michael Petersen (baseball)

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1+13 innings pitched, two strikeouts, and no runs allowed. [6]

Milwaukee Brewers

He was then drafted for a third time by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 17th round of the 2015 MLB draft and this time he did sign. [5] Petersen began his professional career in 2015 with the Arizona League Brewers and then played for the Helena Brewers in 2016 and 2017. [5] In 2018 with the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, he made 32 appearances to a 3.72 earned run average (ERA) [5] and in 2019 with the Carolina Mudcats he had a 3.17 ERA in 41 games. [5]

Colorado Rockies

Petersen was claimed off waivers by the Colorado Rockies on December 12, 2019 [7] He did not play in 2020 as a result of the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic and missed the 2021 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery on May 5, 2021. [8] [1] While rehabbing from his injury, he made only one appearance in 2022 (in the Arizona Complex League) [1] before splitting the 2023 season between the Double-A Hartford Yard Goats and Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes, with a combined 41 games and 4.10 ERA. [5] He also played for Great Britain at the 2023 World Baseball Classic. [1] [9]

Los Angeles Dodgers

Petersen signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers on January 24, 2024 and began the season with the Triple-A Oklahoma City Baseball Club. [7] On June 16, Petersen was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time. [10] He made his MLB debut two days later against the Rockies, allowing one run on one hit and one walk while striking out two in two innings to pick up the win. His first strikeout was of Elehuris Montero. [11] He pitched 14 innings over 11 games for the Dodgers, with three wins, a 6.43 ERA, and 11 strikeouts. [12] Petersen also appeared in 35 games for Oklahoma City, with a 1.64 ERA, 10 saves, and 44 strikeouts. [5] He was designated for assignment by the Dodgers on September 8. [13]

Miami Marlins

On September 10, 2024, Petersen was claimed off waivers by the Miami Marlins. [14] In 5 appearances for the Marlins, Petersen logged a 4.76 ERA with 3 strikeouts across 5+23 innings pitched.

Toronto Blue Jays

On November 4, 2024, Petersen was claimed off waivers by the Toronto Blue Jays. [15]

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Michael Petersen
Toronto Blue Jays
Pitcher
Born: (1994-05-16) May 16, 1994 (age 30)
London, England
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
June 18, 2024, for the Los Angeles Dodgers