The Houston Astros made several changes between the 2014 and 2015 seasons, not the least of which was bringing in new manager AJ Hinch. They also made several roster moves to prepare them to contend for the postseason, which they eventually did. One move that seemed curious at the time was a trade with the Braves involving Evan Gattis and Mike Foltynewicz.
On Jan. 14, 2015, the Astros sent Foltynewicz, Rio Ruiz and Andrew Thurman to the Braves in exchange for Gattis and James Hoyt.