Sudden trade finalized! Two pitchers and outfielders sent out to acquire '160km fireballer'

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The Los Angeles Dodgers, aiming for a three-peat in the World Series, have strengthened their bullpen depth through a trade.

According to official MLB website MLB.com and other U.S. local media outlets on the 21st (Korean time), the Dodgers executed a two-for-one trade with the Colorado Rockies, sending outfielder Landin Viduerek and right-handed pitcher Nick Pras in exchange for right-handed relief pitcher Seth Halvorsen.

Halvorsen, born in 2000 and currently 26 years old, is a right-handed fireballer whose average fastball velocity reaches 100 mph (approximately 160.9 km/h). His peak fastball speed has reached an impressive 103.3 mph (about 166.2 km/h).

On the 1st against the Miami Marlins, he also recorded a top velocity of 160.8 km/h, proving his elite arm strength even in Major League Baseball.

After being drafted by Colorado in the seventh round of the 2023 draft, Halvorsen made his major league debut in 2024. He has appeared in 75 career MLB games with a record of 3 wins, 4 losses, 13 saves, 8 holds, and an ERA of 4.31. Last season, he served as the team's closer, posting a record of 1 win, 2 losses, an ERA of 4.99, 11 saves, and 4 holds.

This season, he has split time between Triple-A and the major leagues. In 21 appearances this season, he recorded 1 loss, 2 holds, and an ERA of 4.74. Notably, he posted a career ERA of 3.40 at Coors Field, known as "the pitcher's graveyard," which drew attention because his performance there was better than on the road (ERA 5.46).

However, control issues remain a challenge to address. Over three seasons, Halvorsen has pitched 71 innings and allowed 38 walks, averaging 4.8 walks per nine innings (BB/9).

Currently, Halvorsen is on the 15th-day injured list (IL) due to inflammation in his right shoulder.

On this day, he completed his first rehab appearance with one scoreless inning at Albuquerque Isotopes, Colorado's Triple-A affiliate. He is expected to move to Oklahoma City Comets, the Dodgers' Triple-A team, to continue his rehabilitation process before rejoining the major league roster.

Dave Roberts, manager of the Dodgers, said, "Halvorsen's raw stuff is excellent, and our coaching staff has high expectations for him," adding, "We hope the coaching staff can maximize his potential," expressing optimism about his future contribution.

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