The Atlanta Braves have completed their recent trade with the Houston Astros. Right-handed pitcher Patrick Halligan has been sent to Houston as the Player to be named later in the deal that netted them righty Rafael Montero.
With the trade completed, the Braves acquired an impact reliever, while the Astros were able to get something back in what is essentially a salary dump for them.
Halligan had been in the Braves organization since he was signed to a minor-league contract ahead of the 2023 season. He was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 13th round of the 2021 draft.