 But in 1966, his record was a poor 3–13 and his ERA rose to 5.34, a career worst, in 129 innings pitched.During the off-season, the Astros included him in a trade to the Atlanta Braves for Eddie Mathews, the future Baseball Hall of Fame third baseman then in the twilight of his career.Bruce got into only 12 games for the 1967 Braves before being sent to Triple-A Richmond, and then retired after the 1967 season.