Tag: Atlanta Braves
Sep 13, 2025
Astros Trade Rafael Montero to Braves, Attach Cash to Gain Luxury-Tax Flexibility
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The Astros traded reliever Rafael Montero to the Braves and sent $7.7 million to cover most of his 2025 salary, easing their luxury-tax crunch. Atlanta will pay just under $3 million and adds a veteran arm for depth. Houston receives minor leaguer Patrick Halligan and recalled lefty Bennett Sousa to fill the roster spot. The move bets on a Braves reboot for Montero after a rocky two-year stretch.
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