Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos met with the media to break down a major day of roster moves — re-signing All-Star closer Raisel Iglesias and pulling off a trade that sends shortstop Nick Allen to Houston in exchange for two-time Gold Glove utility man Mauricio Dubón.
AA details why Iglesias remains a core piece of Atlanta’s bullpen, how Dubón’s versatility fits perfectly into the Braves’ lineup construction, and what the front office still plans to address this offseason.