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Braves acquire Tigers' Grossman, Astros' Odorizzi

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The Houston Astros traded right-handed starter Jake Odorizzi to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for left-handed reliever Will Smith, according to a team announcement.

Atlanta also officially acquired outfielder Robbie Grossman from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for minor-league pitcher Kris Anglin, the teams announced.

Odorizzi, 32, is in the midst of a bounce-back season despite missing time due to a leg injury. He owns a 3.75 ERA and 3.62 FIP over 12 starts.

Smith heads to Houston while struggling this season after helping Atlanta to a World Series championship last year. The 33-year-old owns a 4.38 ERA and 5.23 FIP in 37 innings, notching five saves.

The Astros and Braves are less than one year removed from competing against each other in the Fall Classic.

Grossman, 32, is a veteran outfielder known for his patient plate approach. The switch-hitter is struggling this year, though, hitting .205/.313/.282 with two homers and three steals.

Heading back to the Tigers is Anglin, a 20-year-old lefty and 16th-round pick in 2021. In 52 1/3 innings this year across two levels, he's posted a 5.85 ERA and 1.43 WHIP.

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