PHOENIX -- It took a little longer than desired and some restructuring, but the Braves eventually sent left-handed starting pitcher Jaime Garcia to the Twins.
Garcia and Minor League catcher Anthony Recker were traded to the Twins in exchange for right-handed pitching prospect Huascar Ynoa and cash considerations on Monday afternoon. This was a move that has given Atlanta some financial flexibility to pursue Sonny Gray and other frontline controllable starting pitchers who could provide significant value over the next few seasons.
"We have talked about buying and selling in the trade market," Braves general manager John Coppolella said.