As part of Astros’ payroll reshuffling, Mauricio Dubón traded to Braves

HOUSTON — Astros owner Jim Crane is wary of crossing the luxury tax threshold this winter, according to multiple team sources, even though Houston intends to address its depleted starting rotation and perhaps add another left-handed bat. But before beginning those pursuits, the team is trying to create more maneuverability beneath the luxury tax threshold. The latest sign of that continuing effort to trim payroll came on Wednesday, when the Astros traded two-time Gold Glover Mauricio Dubón to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for Nick Allen. Dealing Dubón comes one day after the Astros...