The diminutive shortstop played Gold Glove-caliber defense as a surprising starter for the Braves, but his offensive production was the worst in baseball, making it only a one-year escapade with Atlanta for the 27-year-old.

How acquired

The Braves traded for Allen on November 11, 2024, sending minor league pitcher Jared Johnson to the Athletics. At the time, it seemed like one of those nothingburger moves that gave the team additional depth behind incumbent shortstop Orlando Arcia.

What were the expectations?

Allen was perhaps an option at shortstop for Atlanta coming into 2025, but not the option. The highly-regarded defender provided the team insurance up the middle for the struggling Arcia and the returning-from-injury second baseman Ozzie Albies. If Atlanta had upgraded the shortst

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