The Atlanta Braves are looking for a veteran to lead the bullpen as either a shutdown closer or significant piece of the back end of the mix. Could Cody Allen be the piece they’re looking for?
Player Profile
The Cleveland Indians were persistent in getting Cody Allen into their farm system. They originally drafted Allen out of St. Petersburg College in 2010 before he then went to High Point for one season, where the Indians selected him in the 23rd round in 2011.
Allen was a rare pitcher that never spent a day as a starter in the minor leagues.