It’s time to analyze what the Braves actually need as the trade deadline approaches.
The two areas where the club has been most vulnerable seem to be quite evident and should be fixed.
Despite Adam Duvall’s recent surge and Michael Harris II’s impending return to Atlanta, Alex
Anthopoulos needs to concentrate on the outfield.
There’s no excuse not to come away with many outfielders before the deadline because they are typically
inexpensive. In this manner, Brian Snitker may simply play the hot hand in the final stretch, much like
the team accomplished in 2021 on their way to winning a World Series.
This season, shortstop has been the team’s greatest vulnerability, but finding a replacement will be far
more difficult than an outfield player. For the most part of the season, Orlando Arcia has been
unplayable, especially lately. Regretfully, Anthopoulos might not be able to close a deal because of the
supply.
This trade deadline, those must be on AA’s to-do list as 1a and 1b, but the pitching staff also needs some
TLC. For the most part of the season, the bullpen has been outstanding and is full with quality. So much
so that there is now no room in Atlanta for Daysbel Hernandez and his 0.00 ERA over 9.2 innings,
where he is a member of Triple-A Gwinnett.
Naturally, the Braves might add another reliever due of their cheapness at the deadline, but this is by no
means an urgent requirement, and the rotation should be approached similarly.
As strong as any 1-2-3 in baseball, Max Fried, Chris Sale, and Reynaldo Lopez lead the way. A variety of
arms, including Charlie Morton, Spencer Schwellenbach, Bryce Elder, Ian Anderson, and AJ Smith-
Shawver, round out the rear of the rotation. Although most would think a starter at this point would be
overkill, Anthopoulos might still acquire one at the deadline for a number of reasons.
The two areas where the club has been most vulnerable seem to be quite evident and should be fixed.
Despite Adam Duvall’s recent surge and Michael Harris II’s impending return to Atlanta, Alex
Anthopoulos needs to concentrate on the outfield.
There’s no excuse not to come away with many outfielders before the deadline because they are typically
inexpensive. In this manner, Brian Snitker may simply play the hot hand in the final stretch, much like
the team accomplished in 2021 on their way to winning a World Series.
This season, shortstop has been the team’s greatest weakness, but acquiring one will be far more difficult
than acquiring an outfielder. For the most part of the season, Orlando Arcia has been unplayable,
especially lately. Sadly,
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