Just a day before the 2015 regular season was set to begin, the Atlanta Braves and San Diego Padres pulled off one of the most unexpected deals in recent baseball history. The Braves acquired two of the Padres’ top prospects, including pitcher Matt Wisler, in addition to outfielders Carlos Quentin and Cameron Maybin.
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In return, the Padres received arguably the best and most consistent closer in the game for the past five seasons, Craig Kimbrel.