There’s no doubt that the Atlanta Braves are currently in a challenging position. After suffering several key injuries in the first half of the season, the Braves have struggled, going 9-12 in July and losing seven of their last 10 games. This is a tough period for a fanbase accustomed to seeing Atlanta excel in recent years.
Despite this, Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos is known for his ability to perform miracles at the trade deadline. Many Atlanta supporters are hoping he can replicate the success of 2021 when acquisitions like Jorge Soler, Joc Pederson, and Eddie Rosario helped secure a World Series victory.
The trade market is quite different from 2021, with fewer sellers and limited impact players available. Nevertheless, MLB insider Jon Morosi recently provided some encouraging news about Braves pitcher Max Fried, who has been dealing with neuritis in his throwing arm.
Fried’s injury raised concerns, especially given his past arm issues and the potential for a lengthy recovery. There was speculation that the Braves might need to seek additional rotation depth at the trade deadline. However, Morosi’s update indicates that Fried is expected to return soon, which is promising. With recent additions like Reynaldo Lopez and Chris Sale proving valuable and Spencer Schwellenbach starting strong in his big league career, the Braves may focus on other roster areas if Fried returns from the IL promptly.
The key question now is what moves the Braves will make before the deadline. They seemingly missed a chance to acquire Randy Arozarena at a good price, and there aren’t many outfielders on the market who inspire confidence. With the deadline approaching, fans will have to wait and see if Anthopoulos can pull off another trade deadline miracle.
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