While the Braves are rebuilding, they do have a keen eye on next season in particular (since they are opening their new ball park in 2017). Collmenter, a versatile 30-year-old right-hander, might be a part of the team moving forward.

The Cubs have too many options both for their starting rotation and bullpen this season, so they felt comfortable trading away Collmenter at this time. The right-hander never got a chance to pitch in Chicago during his time as a Cub.

Collmenter will probably used in a swing role for the Braves, so he does not carry much fantasy value on the young, rebuilding squad.