He made the Braves better and kept the farm intact, waiting for the right deal before to splurge some of the prospects. Also added O'Day and Gausman which they'll have for a full year but that doesnt count as making them better.
Obviously having Nick as the RF'er isnt ideal, but Pollock had injury issues and cost a pick, Haniger/Peralta arent available, Cutch at that money hard pass, and the Braves werent going there for Harper. But we still have all our trade assets for a midseason trade if need be.