{"id":119524,"date":"2025-11-12T02:10:27","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T02:10:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=119524"},"modified":"2025-11-12T02:10:27","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T02:10:27","slug":"%e2%9a%be-shocking-trade-targets-3-blockbuster-outfield-additions-the-braves-could-be-eyeing-could-one-of-these-stars-completely-reshape-the-teams-lineup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=119524","title":{"rendered":"\u26be SHOCKING TRADE TARGETS: 3 blockbuster outfield additions the Braves could be eyeing\u2014could one of these stars completely reshape the team\u2019s lineup?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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One of the lesser-discussed needs for the Braves entering the offseason is outfield\/DH. Marcell Ozuna is set to test free agency, and it feels unlikely the Braves make a strong push to bring him back, instead prioritizing a bat that can also contribute defensively for a number of reasons.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Jurickson Profar\u00a0proved to be a liability in left field, and\u00a0Ronald Acu\u00f1a Jr.\u2019s lengthy injury history means the Braves will want to give him regular DH opportunities. They\u2019ll also want to leave room at DH for\u00a0Drake Baldwin, who looks like a rising star but will continue to lose reps behind the plate as long as\u00a0Sean Murphy\u00a0remains on the roster.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s very possible the Braves address this need through the bargain aisle of free agency. Players like\u00a0Adam Duvall,\u00a0Joc Pederson,\u00a0Jorge Soler, and\u00a0Eddie Rosario\u00a0didn\u2019t exactly break the bank, yet they helped lead the team to a World Series. However,\u00a0reports following this year\u2019s trade deadline revealed the Braves were heavily interested in acquiring All-Star outfielder Byron Buxton, who ultimately chose not to waive his no-trade clause.<\/p>\n

Perhaps Atlanta reignites those conversations this offseason, but there are also other marquee names worth monitoring who could become available via trade.<\/p>\n

Jarren Durran<\/h2>\n

The growing sentiment around the league is that the Red Sox will look to trade Jarren Duran this offseason due to their surplus of talented outfielders. Duran still has two years of arbitration control remaining and is flirting with superstar status, amassing 13.3 WAR over the last two seasons. While he\u2019s not known for his power, he racks up extra-base hits at an impressive rate and brings elite speed on the bases along with plus defense in the outfield. His fiery energy and competitiveness would also be a welcome presence in a Braves clubhouse that could use a little jolt at times.<\/p>\n

Steven Kwan<\/strong>Kwan isn\u2019t quite the offensive force that Duran is, but he\u2019s still an above-average hitter \u2014 boasting a career 109 OPS+ (9% better than league average) \u2014 and one of the best defensive outfielders in baseball, having won a Gold Glove in each of his four seasons. The Guardians are always an interesting team to monitor in trade discussions, as they manage to stay competitive while moving top talent before players hit free agency.<\/p>\n

Byron Buxton Jr.<\/h2>\n

Buxton is a legitimate superstar when healthy, but durability has always been a major concern. Across 11 MLB seasons, he\u2019s eclipsed the 100-game mark three times \u2014 though two of those instances came within the last two years. His contract is also quite appealing, as he\u2019s owed only $15 million annually over the next three seasons. Buxton made it clear he didn\u2019t want to be traded at this year\u2019s deadline, and his full no-trade clause gives him that right. However, with the Twins having essentially dismantled their roster and seemingly heading into a multi-year rebuild, perhaps the Georgia native would reconsider his stance this offseason.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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