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Braves Exploring Trade Market For Outfield Help

By Steve Adams | July 8, 2024 at 12:45pm CDT

The Braves are actively surveying the trade market in an effort to bolster their outfield group, reports Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Atlanta recently brought veteran Eddie Rosario back on a minor league deal after he was released by the Nationals, but president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos is also canvassing the market for more certain upgrades. Talks to this point have been “preliminary” in nature, Rosenthal adds.

There’s little surprise that Atlanta is seeking to augment its outfield mix. Ronald Acuna Jr. was lost for the season two months ago when he suffered an ACL tear, and Michael Harris II is still on the mend from a Grade 2 hamstring strain suffered in mid-June. That pair of injuries has left the Braves relying on Jarred Kelenic in center field, where he’s being flanked by a combination of Adam Duvall, Ramon Laureano and Luke Williams. (Laureano, like Rosario, signed a minor league deal with Atlanta after being released earlier in the season.)

As one would imagine after a pair of major injuries to starters, the production from the Atlanta outfield hasn’t been anywhere close to expectation this season. Braves outfielders have combined to hit .239/.296/.372 on the season. That batting average lands them in the middle of the pack of MLB clubs, but they’re 24th in OBP from their outfield corps and 21st in slugging. Going back to the time Acuna was lost for the season, Atlanta outfielders are hitting just .227/.276/.374.

It’s still “early” enough in trade season that a number of borderline Wild Card contenders haven’t committed to a deadline strategy yet. There are a handful of outfielders who’ll clearly be available in trade among the few clear-cut sellers, however. The White Sox (Tommy Pham, Luis Robert Jr., Gavin Sheets), A’s (Brent Rooker, Miguel Andujar), Marlins (Jazz Chisholm Jr.) and Angels (Kevin Pillar, Taylor Ward) all have outfielders who are expected to be available between now and the July 30 trade deadline. Depending on how things play out around the league, that list could expand to include names like Lane Thomas, Jesse Winker, Randal Grichuk, Harrison Bader, Kevin Kiermaier and Mark Canha, among others.

Presumably, Atlanta’s focus will be on shorter-term solutions. Acuna is signed through 2026 with club options for the 2027-28 seasons. Harris is signed all the way through 2030, with club options for the 2031-32 seasons. Kelenic is under club control via arbitration through 2028. It’s certainly possible the Braves still acquire someone signed/controlled beyond the current season, but any such acquisition would likely need some familiarity playing elsewhere on the diamond, as the 2025 outfield is generally already in place.

Salary is likely another factor worth taking into consideration. Per RosterResource, Atlanta’s luxury-tax ledger is just shy of $273MM, placing them a little more than $4MM away from the third tier of penalization. Crossing into the third tier is the point at which a team’s top pick in the following year’s draft is pushed back 10 places — an outcome most clubs prefer to avoid. A trade partner could always pay down some salary to help alleviate those concerns for the Braves, but that would also only increase the cost in terms of prospects.

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  1. Aaron Johnson

    11 months ago

    Austin Hays

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    • braveshomer

      11 months ago

      Yeah someone needs to poach some of the Orioles outfield excess.

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      • James123

        11 months ago

        i was thinking the same thing- perfect fit- about to be a FA- would not face him until deep in the playoffs so who cares if he does pan out.

        At this point the Os have no specific high minors prospect need- so a lottery ticket or two type prospect (the 16/17 year olds in instruct league that have a 2% of popping)

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        • Susannah

          11 months ago

          Hays will be a free agent after 2025.

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      • CardsFan57

        11 months ago

        The Oriole have excess talent everywhere except pitcher. Holliday and Basallo for Skenes. Who says no?

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        • Susannah

          11 months ago

          All GMs that have actual MLB GM jobs.

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        • Clzs31

          11 months ago

          The Pirates

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        • TheMan 3

          11 months ago

          lay off the sauce, Skenes isn’t going anywhere except first to Milwaukee to pitch on Thursday then to the AS game in Texas

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        • joeflaccosunibrow

          11 months ago

          One of the least crazy trade suggestions I’ve seen for Skenes or Holliday

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        • CardsFan57

          11 months ago

          At some point Baltimore needs to turn excess position players into pitching. Probably not Skenes but they will want young and controllable pitchers.

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        • User 401527550

          11 months ago

          Everyone

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        • C Yards Jeff

          11 months ago

          If I’m the Orioles POBO, I’m keeping Hays,Mullins and Santander.

          Starters in outfield for several years now. Main cogs in winning seasons of 22 and 23 with Santander flourishing this season while Hays and Mullins are starting to get on track. Kudos to all 3 considering the overtop in their face hype of all the young guns predicted to over take them. Winners!

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        • User 401527550

          11 months ago

          I’m getting rid of Hays and Mullins yesterday. Your sentimental feelings have no value here. You have way better younger players that need to play and your goal is to win World Series and not to have winning seasons.

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        • C Yards Jeff

          11 months ago

          Nothing sentimental here Mets6986. This was your starting outfield during 22 and 23. Last year, help came from Hicks, not the young guns. And so far this year the young fella on the roster since opening day this year, Cowser, has tailed off big time. The Os r trying to win a WS. It will be done with Hays, Mullins and Santander getting everyday reps. If anything bring back Hicks.

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    • TheMan 3

      11 months ago

      Michael A Taylor is available, the Braves can have him for cash

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  2. getrealgone2

    11 months ago

    No shi+

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  3. bkbk

    11 months ago

    Taylor Ward, you are Atlanta Brave. Though their pool stinks out loud and the one thing perry has done well is trades when Arte isnt meddling.

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    • mlb fan

      11 months ago

      “When Arte isn’t meddling”….Yes. There’s a reason baseball executives that have been relatively successful elsewhere couldn’t succeed in Anaheim.

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    • radhippo

      11 months ago

      The Angels need to trade Ward, Estévez, Anderson, immediately before they get exposed and lose any value they have!

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    • aragon

      11 months ago

      And Perry will get trash back. Dumbest of many dumb GMs of the Angels.

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      • bkbk

        11 months ago

        His trades have been good, not sure what youre talking about. its been the FA’s and the not trading that have hurt the team.

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  4. TradeAcuna

    11 months ago

    Sounds like the making of a boring deadline for the Braves. Duvall should have never been signed.

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    • NashvilleJeff

      11 months ago

      Your crazy fever dream that the Braves need to rebuild is still crazy.

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    • mlb fan

      11 months ago

      “Should have never been signed”…Nobody’s perfect, but 90% of A.A’s moves do seem to work out and Duvall has been successful in Atlanta previously.

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      • User 401527550

        11 months ago

        90% of his moves seem not to be working. All of these young players signed to long extensions seem to have career hampering injuries. The Braves could be hamstrung for awhile if players don’t return to what they where and there’s a good chance they don’t.

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        • mlb fan

          11 months ago

          “90% of his moves seem not to be working”..You do realize the Braves have won 6 str8 NL East titles?…I’d call that very successful and when you add the 2021 World Series cherry on top, Atlanta & A.A have been EXTREMELY SUCCESSFUL. I won’t even dwell on the genius Sale/Kelenic moves. There’s only 1 or 2 teams in MLB that can rival this type success in the last 5-7 yrs.

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        • atlbraves

          11 months ago

          Dumbest comment today

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        • User 401527550

          11 months ago

          You are calling the move for Kelenic genius? I guess you are easily pleased. You paid thirty million dollars for him. He is slightly above average mlb ops this year. Do you still consider trading the younger more skilled Contreras away a win? The Braves are fighting to hold on to a playoff spot right now. They are only .500 since April and your major injuries occurred. Now is not the time to be saying how great your GM is.

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        • User 401527550

          11 months ago

          Does Acuna not have two blown out knees now? Does Strider not have only two pitches and now a blown out elbow because of it. Do they not have long term contracts that will hamper the organization. Was it a horrible trade to trade the better younger cheaper Contreras,along with other talent, to a NL contender. Was it a horrible decision to let an icon walk to the Dodgers over a couple million dollars? The Braves should have multiple World Series titles but for his bad decisions.

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        • chippersmoltz

          11 months ago

          Stupid

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        • Mets6986!!

          11 months ago

          Ignorant post. Muted

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        • User 401527550

          11 months ago

          Oh no. Not that. Who are you and why do you think anyone cares if you mute them?

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        • Mets6986!!

          11 months ago

          Lol who are you turd. I don’t care if you care. Get a life

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    • User 4245925809

      11 months ago

      Another contract holdout who thought deserved a multi year deal, found wasn’t 1 to be had and ended up settling for a 1y deal, but less than for what he made the previous season.

      Duval cut his own throat after the season. could have returned to boston for around the 7m he had just made/refused and sat out until mid ST. boston gave up virtually nothing early december for much younger and better all around Tyler O’neil, cutting off that potential reunion.. Duvall sunk himself, coupled with his extensive injury history and age? he made numerous blunders.

      Will he even get an mlb deal this coming winter, or a “make good” milb contract. Nobody likes seeing previous good players fail, but often they do it to themselves. just like Duvall and others did this past offseason.

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  5. provoker

    11 months ago

    Steven Kwan for Max Fried

    Who says no?

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    • getrealgone2

      11 months ago

      Both teams laugh at that suggestion.

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    • NashvilleJeff

      11 months ago

      Why would Cleveland deal 3 controllable years of Kwan for half a season of Max Fried? Braves fan here asking. Guardians wouldn’t consider that deal.

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      • SoCalBrave

        11 months ago

        and why would the Braves trade a starter when they’re struggling to find a reliable 5th. Makes zero sense for both teams

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    • youngTank15

      11 months ago

      Wrong article.

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    • TheMan 3

      11 months ago

      In a just world, Trevor should be waiting to be sentenced

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      • User 401527550

        11 months ago

        So shouldn’t you.

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      • Informed Sportsball Discussion

        11 months ago

        @TheMan3

        You’re just as bad as those who are certain Ohtani did something illegal.

        The man is innocent and you should get a life.

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      • PadresWSChamps2025

        11 months ago

        @TheMan 3 So would you for defamation.

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    • Susannah

      11 months ago

      Trevor Cahill is a pitcher, not an outfielder.

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      • TheMan 3

        11 months ago

        We’re talking about another Trevor. Get with the program

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      • mlb fan

        11 months ago

        “We’re talking about another Trevor”…Trevor Noah is not funny at all and I don’t really care for him, but “sentencing” him to jail is a little bit harsh.

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      • TheMan 3

        11 months ago

        wrong answer, I’m not talking about Trevor Noah

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      • Susannah

        11 months ago

        Trevor Megill is a pitcher also. Is there an outfielder named Trevor for which this article is about?

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      • TheMan 3

        11 months ago

        And the winner is….
        Trevor Bauer

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      • braves66

        11 months ago

        We all know that you idiot

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    • Benjamin101677

      11 months ago

      Atlanta not going trade ace pitcher away at this point for a position player. The Braves are still in win now mode; for the Braves to trade Max Fried it would have to be an over blown offer. If Fried walks the Braves get a draft pick and additional slot money for signing players. Atlanta puts a high value on draft picks

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  6. braveshomer

    11 months ago

    Kelenic is looking better and better….I get focusing on a short term option to pair with Duvall but realistically need someone for next season as well while Acuna is on the mend again. Chisholm maybe?. Rooker will cost too much having 3 seasons of control left i believe…I still think SS needs to be addressed first, Arcia needs go back to a utility role.

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    • RunDMC

      11 months ago

      And that’s where Ward comes in, just now becoming arb-eligible. ATL’s talent pool is shallow, but former AGM Minasian knows it better than most, allowing him a more suitable partner with AA.

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    • James123

      11 months ago

      Acuna should be back around the start of the season- it would be totally reasonable to bring in a bunch of rejects on minor league deals to make it work for the first few weeks of the season.

      Recovery should be about 12 months, and it happened super early in the season this year.

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    • Benjamin101677

      11 months ago

      Chisholm is overrated, has a high strike out rate. Braves probably get either Ward of Lane Thomas. I don’t think the Braves do anything with SS as most SS players available the defense is not as good as Arcia. Also the Braves have Nancho Alvarez just went to Triple A should be ready by next year.

      AA is so creative with trades who knows what he will do. Nobody had any guesses about Chris Sale trade

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    • braves66

      11 months ago

      Couldn’t Chisholm slide into SS once the outfield is well?

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      • ATLbravos

        11 months ago

        he could slide into short but more than likely he will slide into 2B moving albies to SS. Albies was our guy at SS until we got dansby and moved albies to 2b

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  7. bravesfan

    11 months ago

    They need to be in the market for SS help also. Don’t know if anyone has realized it, but Arcia is the worst hitter on the planet out of qualified hitters. His defense is good, but not worth the automatic unproductive out in the lineup

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    • Riga-Tony

      11 months ago

      Paul DeJung, White Sox. Veteran, 15 Home Runs, solid defender

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      • Susannah

        11 months ago

        I guess SS is an outfield now?

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      • SoCalBrave

        11 months ago

        solid defender? -22 Total zone and -14 Defensive runs saved. He’s a horrible defender. He’s got a 0.5 WAR compared to Arcia’s -0.1
        The difference is that Arcia can actually improve his WAR by hitting, while DeJong’s defense will not get any better.

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      • IronBallsMcGinty

        11 months ago

        @Tony, I would think a package of DeJong and Pham could be acquired relatively cheap. Both are hitting decent enough and are FA’s at seasons end.

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    • Braves20

      11 months ago

      Alvarez could be up as soon as August

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  8. getrealgone2

    11 months ago

    If the rest of the hitting wasn’t struggling then Arcia’s poor bat wouldn’t matter. His defense is fantastic.

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  9. California 8

    11 months ago

    No Mike Trout at the All Star game.

    Good.

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  10. spudchukar

    11 months ago

    Cards would be happy to unload Carlson, but the Cards need another starter, and the Braves don’t have a ready supply.

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    • RunDMC

      11 months ago

      They do, but they’re under-30. No dice for Moz.

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  11. radhippo

    11 months ago

    Please get Taylor Ward from the Angels!!! If the Angels can get anything for him they must make the deal!!!

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    • greg i.

      11 months ago

      They can have Ward. Overrated. Strikes out way too much. His mechanics makes him prone to have long slumps, followed by 10-14 day hot streak, followed by another 3-4 week slump. Takes too many called 3rd strikes and check swings..

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  12. sad tormented neglected mariners fan

    11 months ago

    Get soler and Pederson they will help everything then all is well after losing acuna

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    • cpartridge12

      11 months ago

      Quit living in 2021

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  13. Old York

    11 months ago

    Ask the Mets for Brandon Nimmo. Good offense and defense. If not, then ask about Randy Arozarena or Taylor Ward. Not as good defense but decent offense.

    Problem solved.
    Next?

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    • Benjamin101677

      11 months ago

      The Mets would never trade Nimmo to Atlanta; why make you division rivalry stronger

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      • Old York

        11 months ago

        @Benjamin101677

        Why not? Nimmo isn’t getting younger so they might as well capitalize on this time to build up their farm system. I get the concern about making a division rival stronger but it’s not like you’re giving him away for free. Honestly, in today’s MLB ,it’s pretty ridiculous to think like that when we’re playing every single team in the league and we have 6 playoff spots. Braves were the best offense last year and got knocked out of the first round by the WC Phillies.

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        • Benjamin101677

          11 months ago

          01. The Mets may not sell at the deadline

          02. Major inter division trades usually never happen; why trade Nimmo to Atlanta than have to face him.

          03 Nimmo appears to be the face of the franchise and the Mets are close to a winning team

          04 Nimmo is 32 with 6 years of $20,500,000 remaining salary left. Atlanta is not going take that amount of money in a trade. New York won’t eat a lot of it.

          Nimmo to Atlanta never going happen

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        • Old York

          11 months ago

          @Benjamin101677

          Oh well, too bad for the Braves and Mets. Fortunately, I’m not an emotional person to think that one player should be the face of the team. They’re just numbers on a spreadsheet for me.

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        • NashvilleJeff

          11 months ago

          @Old York.: The numbers that should matter there are Nimmo’s contract details. Makes him of no interest to the Braves.

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        • Old York

          11 months ago

          @NashvilleJeff

          $20/6 is 3 and change. Are the Braves really worried about that amount? I think they spend that on hosting the games each year.

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        • NashvilleJeff

          11 months ago

          They’re on the edge of going over into the 3rd luxury tax. They’re definitely not going to take on a bloated long term deal for a 32 year old of’er.

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        • Old York

          11 months ago

          @NashvilleJeff

          Okay… I guess if $3M is going to destroy their budget, they have some serious issues.

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        • NashvilleJeff

          11 months ago

          C’mon. What’s w/the childish strawman responses to those who disagree w/your ideas?

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        • Old York

          11 months ago

          @NashvilleJeff

          Which childish response? I wasn’t suggesting anything against you.

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        • NashvilleJeff

          11 months ago

          Ok. Snide would have been a better word. Nobody said “$3M” would “destroy their budget.” It’s my opinion that they have no interest into entering the 3rd luxury tax level—especially for a 32 year old of’er on that bloated contract. Why would they want to pay Nimmo until he’s 38? That’s more the Mets style.

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        • Old York

          11 months ago

          @NashvilleJeff

          Thanks for the conversation.

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        • NashvilleJeff

          11 months ago

          Same.

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        • HatlessPete

          11 months ago

          Oldyork, did you actually think nimmo has 20 some odd million in total salary left on his deal instead of per year or are you just playing dense to troll lol

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        • Old York

          11 months ago

          @HatlessPete

          I was replying to the user who brought it up.

          But regardless, 20M is nothing in todays market. It’s like crying about your taxes going up $5.00. Plus, Atlanta has tons of cash.

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        • NashvilleJeff

          11 months ago

          @Old York: You should give luxury tax implications more thought. Moving back 10 spots on their first round draft pick would accompany the Braves moving into the 3rd tax tier. More than just the 50% 3rd tier tax penalty to consider.

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        • HatlessPete

          11 months ago

          York, it has much bigger payroll implications than that though. Not only does nimmo himself cost the braves significantly more than 20 mill at the increased cbt rate, but that higher rate inflates the cost of any more additions they make this season. And then the money is tied up in nimmo for several more years when the braves already have 2/3 of their of locked up for several years.

          Also, it’s not even really plausible that the Mets are going to make nimmo available. They are not locks to be sellers with how they’ve played recently first of all. And even if they do trade away some guys uncle Stevie is not going to tear it down and trade core pieces like nimmo, who’s having a great year, bet on that. However little you think money matters to Atl, it matters even less to mets ownership.In general, teams rarely if ever trade guys this early into a big fa deal or extension. Just doesn’t work that way. You’re completely missing the forest for the trees here.

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        • Old York

          11 months ago

          @HatlessPete

          Oh well, I’m sorry you don’t like my stupid, out of the box ideas.

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        • Old York

          11 months ago

          @NashvilleJeff

          Okay, okay, you win! Now, can I get a quick breath before you beat on me again?

          😀

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        • HatlessPete

          11 months ago

          York, it’s okay bud lol. That’s how we learn!

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    • SoCalBrave

      11 months ago

      Next is what can the Braves offer for any of them.

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      • Old York

        11 months ago

        @SoCalBrave

        While I’d like to answer that, every time I use BTV for trade evaluations, people on here complain about the program so I’ve stopped suggesting trade ideas. Well, unless it’s a bag of used balls and some crackerjacks.

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    • NashvilleJeff

      11 months ago

      Nimmo’s contract would be of no interest to the Braves. They’re likely to try and stay under the 3rd luxury tax tier. See them attempting to “upgrade” on the cheap.

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      • Old York

        11 months ago

        @NashvilleJeff

        Okay, what about Randy Arozarena or Taylor Ward.? Not as good defense but still decent bats.

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        • NashvilleJeff

          11 months ago

          @Old York: Yeah, can’t shoot down that idea. Could see AA taking an interest in both of them.

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    • Sid Bream Speed Demon

      11 months ago

      Mets would have to pay the vast majority of Nimmo’s contract, no one wants him for that. As usual, they bid against themselves.

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      • Old York

        11 months ago

        @Sid Bream Speed Demon

        Okay, enjoy nothing out of LF & RF this year.

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    • User 401527550

      11 months ago

      The Mets aren’t trading Nimmo. He’s a Met for life now.

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    • Jdt8312

      11 months ago

      The Mets and Braves are not going to do business under any circumstances. It would take a miracle for any trade between inter divisional teams like that to be trade partners. The price for Atlanta to get a player like Nimmo would negate his value in the present.

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      • Old York

        11 months ago

        @Jdt8312

        Jdt8312 wins by a landslide victory!

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  14. Saint Nick

    11 months ago

    Not sure who’s out there that would be a huge difference maker. I’d rather see AA get a SS and push Arcia to a utility bench player.

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    • aaronharper

      11 months ago

      Cubs can trade Dansby back for nothing…

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      • RunDMC

        11 months ago

        Is Mal included? He’s not going anywhere as long as she’s under contract with the Fire.

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      • olereb

        11 months ago

        That’s if the pay down 40 percent what’s left of his deal

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    • Benjamin101677

      11 months ago

      Braves are fine with the offense as Arcia is providing good defense. Someone like Bichette would be a step back defensive. If the Braves decide to do something at short I think they will call up Nancho Alvarez and run with him. Alvarez is most likely the Braves shortstop in 2025

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      • Canuckleball

        11 months ago

        Many in this thread have justified Arcia’s bad offense by saying he’s providing great defense.

        According to Fangraphs, among SS, he’s 10th in the majors by Outs Above Average (3), and tied for 12th in Defensive Runs Saved (2).

        It might be more fair to say he provides adequate defense while swinging a wet noodle.

        There’s plenty of room for Atlanta to improve at that position.

        Daulton Varsho and his league leading 18 DRS and 11 OAA is an example of a player whose defense actually justifies his use in spite of a somewhat weak bat.

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        • Benjamin101677

          11 months ago

          I think the Braves are waiting for Alvarez to be here in 2025. Why make a big trade and get someone like Bichette giving up pieces when you may have as good of shortstop coming in 2025.

          Also thinking that the Braves are thinking that if they get this line up right and hitting that Arcia may see better hitting.

          The need and cheaper to fill need is a corner outfielder

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        • Saint Nick

          11 months ago

          I’ve heard Nacho isn’t a great defender at SS and is more suited at 2B which leads me to believe he will be traded.

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        • RunDMC

          11 months ago

          His calling card was defense coming into the org at 3B. They were impressed enough to move him into SS. I believe the doubts are his speed/quickness that may be lacking that he makes up for instincts/arm. Considering his contact skills have gotten better and added power at AAA, he was the position prospect of the year in 2023 and now top position prospect in the organization. Considering the short leash on Arcia, I wouldn’t look at them shopping him without gaining a SS. I can’t see them bringing him up during a playoff race unless he’s hitting the cover off the ball, defending well and Arcia is either injured for awhile OR hasn’t improved on his MLB-worst bat. If they didn’t believe he’d stick, wouldn’t mind another Chris Sale-like return.

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  15. TennVol

    11 months ago

    Hmm, Bichette and Keirmeir from the Jays? Would price be that high?

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    • Canuckleball

      11 months ago

      For Kiermaier, no. probably just a middling or lesser prospect of some sort.

      Bichette, despite this years struggles, has a pretty long track record of success. He won’t be cheap to get, and he has another year of control.

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    • bigdaddyt

      11 months ago

      Sky high buddy. kk would basically cost a lottery ticket but Bo would be like 2 top prospects and someone from the roster type of package

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  16. aaronharper

    11 months ago

    Cody Bellinger and Ian Happ for Nacho Alvarez, Drue Hackenburg, and Luis Guanipa.

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    • Emilia

      11 months ago

      Braves would be crazy to do that. Cubs would be crazy not to do so

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    • SoCalBrave

      11 months ago

      as much as I’d like a Happ/Short team up, we need Nacho to take over SS next year

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    • Benjamin101677

      11 months ago

      Bellinger has a horrible contract; with opt outs. If this trade happened and he did a Rosario type 2021 second half with Atlanta he would opt out and be good. If instead Belinger was hurt he would just stay and clog up the team and the money on the books.

      The Braves window is not closing to win there are still several years of on paper winning so Alvarez is much better as a future piece in Atlanta as early as 2025 as shortstop than an all in for this year move.

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    • HatlessPete

      11 months ago

      Happ has a full no trade and bellinger has an opt out so huge downside risk, not to mention the fact that they are each making a pretty hefty amount of money. Hard to imagine a worse or more unrealistic trade fit than this one.

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  17. statefarm44

    11 months ago

    Happ or Suzuki for Dodd, Franklin and Baldwin

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    • HatlessPete

      11 months ago

      The braves are not taking on that kind of money with where they are on payroll and cbt position. A tommy pham type is a much more realistic expectation rn

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  18. NashvilleJeff

    11 months ago

    Why would the Cubs want Alvarez? Not a very good fit for them. They’re stuck w/Dansby, Hoerner seems like their 2Bman of choice w/that 3 year $35M extension he signed this past off season, and the Braves have no near term options at SS other than Alvarez. Not saying he’s untouchable, but I’d be surprised if AA includes him in deals at this time.

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  19. CuddyFox

    11 months ago

    I know that the Cardinals are not sellers, but they have an overload of outfielders. They could trade Carlson and/or Siani. Teams will want Carlson more for a few reasons. First, he is 25. Still have plenty of years in front of him. Second, he still have years of control left. Third, he is a switch hitter.

    Cardinals can use a starter or 2. Maybe something can be done to help both teams.

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  20. dirty617water

    11 months ago

    Braves should trade for Randy Arozarena and Zach Eflin. Rays always want to shed payroll and get younger. Give up Nacho, Baldwin, AJSS/Waldrep, and Elder. Braves eat the money.

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    • HatlessPete

      11 months ago

      But do the braves want to take on that kind of money? Doubtful. Eflin has another year on his deal and the salary jumps up next season for him. Arozarena is deep enough into arb with enough success in mlb thar he’s not exactly the cheapest either. And he’s having a down year with the bat rn. Why on earth would the braves deal multiple of their better prospects for this package?

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      • NashvilleJeff

        11 months ago

        Can’t give this enough thumbs up Pete.

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        • HatlessPete

          11 months ago

          Thanks lol. These armchair gm trade scenarios in the comments are always wild af lol

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    • cpartridge12

      11 months ago

      That’s the worst proposal I’ve ever heard. No chance AA thinks on this for a half second.

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  21. One Bite Hotdog

    11 months ago

    George Springer

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    • braveshomer

      11 months ago

      not a bad idea….but isn’t he basically the same version as Duvall right now? 34 years old and still good defense bit struggling at the plate. Although he’s hit better lately (according to fantasy stats lol)

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  22. Benjamin101677

    11 months ago

    Think what people forget under new playoff rules Braves could get no production from shortstop and outfield. Get in as a wild card. Have Arcia and Duvall get hot for 2.5 weeks and end up with a World Series title.

    Regular season doesn’t matter as much in new playoff format. Nobody remembers who won the most games during the season. All people remember are post season hero’s and World Series winners.

    2021 was the worst record team Atlanta took into playoffs got hot and won it all. People will remember that longer than the 2023 that had the best regular season winning record and got knocked out early.

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    • Jdt8312

      11 months ago

      And they’d probably have a better chance as a wild card. Baseball is a precision sport. You can’t keep guys away from live pitching for almost a week, and expect them to be at their best. Getting a bye in baseball is as good as a second round ouster.

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  23. rememberthecoop

    11 months ago

    Oh yeah, Canha & that .338 slugging is quite the upgrade Steve!

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    • rememberthecoop

      11 months ago

      And I can’t believe you actually included Kiermaier on your list!! Who wants that garbage?

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  24. gr81t2

    11 months ago

    Hello Orioles (if Atlanta has any pitching to trade)

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  25. User 401527550

    11 months ago

    Tommy Pham is the Braves best option. Probably get him for nothing and he probably goes off for the rest of the year.

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    • HatlessPete

      11 months ago

      Hey now the braves already have Eddie Rosario at home lol!

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  26. Jdt8312

    11 months ago

    The Mets, and Marlins are not doing business with the Braves. Forget Bader, and Chisolm going to Atlanta.

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  27. It’s over

    11 months ago

    Jain Soto to the braves for their best pitching prospect and best position player prospect

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  28. TheTruth

    11 months ago

    Honestly think the Braves should stay away from big trades and only add small pieces at the deadline. No need to pay the extra tax, move down in the draft, or leverage the farm system. A couple of cheap pickups like Tommy Pham and Jake Cave solidify the outfield and they cruise into the playoffs.

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  29. busterhyman

    11 months ago

    Arosareno would fit in perfectly with the braves. That would give them six outfielders that can’t hit.

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