The MLB trade deadline takes place on July 30, and there has already been huge movement ahead of it. The Atlanta Braves are going through it currently, as they are being hammered with injuries as of late. Meanwhile, they watched the rival Philadelphia Phillies get stronger after acquiring Los Angeles Angels closer Carlos Estevez.
For the Braves, they could stand to add some depth in the outfield and in the starting rotation. Yes, they’ve seen Chris Sale and Reynaldo Lopez turn into All Stars, but they are without two of their stars, including Spencer Strider, who is done for the year. But don’t expect the Braves to make a blockbuster trade for a starter.
According to MLB Network insider Jon Morosi, the Braves aren’t expected to add “an impact starter” before this Tuesday’s trade deadline. While that is a bummer for Atlanta fans, there is a reason for this new plan. That’s because the Braves expect Max Fried to return from the injured list “relatively soon,” per Morosi.
