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Braves deal Odorizzi to Rangers, get back Allard

Braves deal Odorizzi to Rangers, get back Allard

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    Allard, drafted from San Clemente (California) High School, made his major league debut with Atlanta in 2018 but appeared in only three games with the Braves before he was traded to Texas in 2019 for righty Chris Martin.

    Allard is 9-23 with a 6.07 ERA in 65 career games, including 35 starts. He was used as a starter in 20 games with Round Rock last season.

    The Braves acquired Odorizzi from the Houston Astros on Aug. 2 for left-hander Will Smith. Odorizzi was 6-6 with a 4.40 ERA in a combined 22 games with Houston and Atlanta last season.

    Odorizzi has a $6.5 million player option for 2023 and minimum buyout of $3.25 million.