Even as the Atlanta Braves are completing a remarkable run to a division title and looking forward to the playoffs that will follow, there is a new story out this week that could serve to both throw shade over their accomplishments and also damage the sport at large.
According to a Friday report from Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports, a Federal Grand Jury has been convened in response to on-going FBI investigations about the business of baseball in Latin America.
As part of this Grand Jury probe, “at least one former Atlanta Braves” official has been subpoenaed for testimony:
While the target of the inquiry could not be confirmed by Yahoo Sports, sources said investigators have subpoenaed at least one former Atlanta Braves official as well as people involved with the signing of Cuban star Hector Olivera, who agreed to a deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers before being traded to the Braves.