Might even be able to get Betances for a bit less after a lost year. Definitely a worthy gamble in that range and one of the better upside buys remaining.
The Jays should swing a depth deal for this guy to man 1B in Buffalo, he's obviously road blocked in STL but the profile is very rare and potentially interesting if he continues to add power - https://www.fangraphs.com/players/john-nogowski/sa829744/stats?position=1B
Some folks are pointing to the fact that Mazara is only 24 and may still have upside but he's also in his second last year of team control. Another mediocre season and they'd be struggling to get anything of value in return.
I'd have to imagine it was something pretty bad, it seemed like he was doing a great job in terms of the on ice product. Apparently it's not abuse related, I'm sure we'll hear more.
Seems like the Braves could have pooled some of this second tier money into buying another marquee talent or two, and filled the remaining openings later by bargain shopping or from within. Always easier said than done of course.
Looking at the numbers Gausman put up as a reliever last year (albeit SSS), I can't help but wonder if he's someone you could try and reinvent as either a late innings guy or opener.