Evan Gattis made his major-league debut with the Atlanta Braves in 2013 and hit 21 home runs in 105 games while splitting time between catcher and left field. In 2014, Gattis spent the bulk of the season as the Braves’ starting catcher, and he hit 22 home runs in 108 games but dealt with back injuries. Gattis joined the Houston Astros on January 14, 2015, along with James Hoyt from the Braves in exchange for Rio Ruiz, Andrew Thurman, and Mike Foltynewicz.