The Dodgers have acquired left-handed pitcher Adam McCreery from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for cash considerations.

McCreery, 25, made one appearance with the Braves last season, making his Major League debut on August 9 at Washington. The Southern California native split the majority of the year at Double-A Mississippi and Triple-A Gwinnett, where he combined to go 2-5 with a 3.62 ERA (22 ER/54.2 IP) in 42 games. The 6′-9″ southpaw also struck out 71 batters in 54.2 innings while limiting hitters to a .242 average.

McCreery definitely stands out in a crowd. Dude’s 6′-9″ / 250.
(Photo credit – Patrick McDermott)

McCreery was originally selected by the Angels in the 2014 First-Year Player draft and has gone 8-10 with nine saves and a 3.42 ERA in 133 relief appearances for six different teams in the Angels and Braves’ organizations. In his five-year minor league career, McCreery has struck out 243 batters in 189.2 innings pitched.

Not gonna lie. I’m going to miss switch-pitcher Pat Venditte.
(Photo credit – Ron Cervenka)

To create room on the 40-man roster, the Dodgers designated relief pitcher Pat Venditte for assignment.

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(Article courtesy of LA Dodgers)