The Braves are unlikely to make the playoffs as they are halfway through the season. The upcoming trade deadline indicates they may sell players to acquire more prospects. They are experiencing issues regarding their coaching staff, shortstop position, catcher surplus, and the future of Ozzie Albies. Recently, they traded depth reliever Michael Peterson to the Marlins in exchange for cash. Additionally, outside news includes injuries and trades affecting other teams in MLB, such as Jake Burger and Adam Frazier.
The Braves are in need of a near miracle to get into the playoffs at this point, over halfway into the season.
The trade deadline is rapidly approaching and the Braves seem likely to sell, adding even more prospects to a system that could use them.
The extent to which they sell will be interesting, ahead of what could be a very interesting situation, with likely significant flux on the coaching staff.
The Braves traded depth reliever Michael Peterson to the Marlins for cash.
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