The Athletics have traded infielder Nick Allen to the Atlanta Braves for minor league right-hander Jared Johnson.
Allen hit .175 with a homer, four RBI and a .463 OPS in 41 games with the A\'s last year. He hit .345 with seven homers, 51 RBI and 16 stolen bases in 81 games with Triple-A Las Vegas.
Johnson, 23, spent last season at High-A Rome of the South Atlantic League and went 7-4 with eight saves and a 2.60 ERA in 38 relief appearances.
Via Associated Press