{"id":163770,"date":"2026-03-14T00:12:27","date_gmt":"2026-03-14T00:12:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=163770"},"modified":"2026-03-14T00:12:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T00:12:27","slug":"%f0%9f%9a%a8breaking-the-braves-are-rumored-to-be-targeting-a-56m-cy-young-ace-in-a-potential-blockbuster-trade-to-pair-with-chris-sale-if-it-happens-atlanta-could-be-building-one-of-the-most-terr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=163770","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udea8BREAKING: The Braves are rumored to be targeting a $56M Cy Young ace in a potential blockbuster trade to pair with Chris Sale. If it happens, Atlanta could be building one of the most terrifying rotations in baseball."},"content":{"rendered":"

Braves <\/span>Predicted <\/span>to <\/span>Engineer <\/span>Blockbuster <\/span>Trade <\/span>for $<\/span>56M <\/span>Cy <\/span>Young <\/span>Winner <\/span>to <\/span>Pair <\/span>With <\/span>Chris <\/span>Sale <\/span>in <\/span>Rotation <\/span>Shakeup<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The <\/span>Atlanta <\/span>Braves <\/span>have <\/span>found <\/span>themselves <\/span>in <\/span>a <\/span>precarious <\/span>position <\/span>as <\/span>spring <\/span>training <\/span>unfolds, <\/span>with <\/span>questions <\/span>mounting <\/span>around <\/span>their <\/span>starting <\/span>pitching <\/span>depth <\/span>and <\/span>overall <\/span>rotation <\/span>stability <\/span>heading <\/span>into <\/span>the <\/span>2026 <\/span>season.<\/span>
Despite <\/span>last <\/span>season\u2019s <\/span>success <\/span>and <\/span>a <\/span>roster <\/span>that <\/span>still <\/span>features <\/span>marquee <\/span>names, <\/span>one <\/span>glaring <\/span>concern <\/span>has <\/span>emerged: <\/span>pitching <\/span>health <\/span>and <\/span>consistency.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Braves<\/p>\n

Atlanta <\/span>entered <\/span>camp <\/span>brimming <\/span>with <\/span>optimism <\/span>but <\/span>soon <\/span>received <\/span>disappointing <\/span>news <\/span>on <\/span>multiple <\/span>fronts. <\/span>Most <\/span>notable <\/span>was <\/span>the <\/span>injury <\/span>to <\/span>young <\/span>right\u2011<\/span>hander <\/span>Spencer <\/span>Schwellenbach<\/span><\/strong>, <\/span>who <\/span>has <\/span>been <\/span>placed <\/span>on <\/span>the <\/span>60\u2011<\/span>day <\/span>injured <\/span>list <\/span>with <\/span>inflammation <\/span>in <\/span>his <\/span>right <\/span>elbow<\/span><\/strong>, <\/span>prompting <\/span>concerns <\/span>of <\/span>bone <\/span>spurs <\/span>that <\/span>could <\/span>sideline <\/span>him <\/span>for <\/span>the <\/span>early <\/span>part <\/span>of <\/span>the <\/span>season. <\/span><\/p>\n

The <\/span>hope <\/span>within <\/span>the <\/span>organization <\/span>was <\/span>that <\/span>Schwellenbach, <\/span>after <\/span>showing <\/span>promise, <\/span>would <\/span>be <\/span>an <\/span>integral <\/span>part <\/span>of <\/span>a <\/span>rotation <\/span>that <\/span>already <\/span>includes <\/span>Chris <\/span>Sale <\/span>and <\/span>Spencer <\/span>Strider. <\/span>Instead, <\/span>that <\/span>hope <\/span>has <\/span>been <\/span>put <\/span>on <\/span>hold, <\/span>placing <\/span>even <\/span>more <\/span>emphasis <\/span>on <\/span>a <\/span>rotation <\/span>that <\/span>now <\/span>looks <\/span>thinner <\/span>than <\/span>anticipated. <\/span><\/p>\n

Atlanta\u2019s <\/span>depth <\/span>concerns <\/span>were <\/span>compounded <\/span>in <\/span>early <\/span>March <\/span>when <\/span>outfielder <\/span>and <\/span>designated <\/span>hitter <\/span>Jurickson <\/span>Profar <\/span>was <\/span>suspended <\/span>for <\/span>162 <\/span>games<\/span><\/strong> after <\/span>testing <\/span>positive <\/span>for <\/span>a <\/span>performance\u2011<\/span>enhancing <\/span>drug <\/span>for <\/span>the <\/span>second <\/span>time <\/span>in <\/span>his <\/span>career.<\/span>
The <\/span>suspension, <\/span>which <\/span>will <\/span>cost <\/span>him <\/span>the <\/span>entire <\/span>2026 <\/span>season <\/span>and <\/span>his $<\/span>15 <\/span>million <\/span>salary, <\/span>has <\/span>freed <\/span>up <\/span>meaningful <\/span>payroll <\/span>flexibility \u2014 <\/span>money <\/span>the <\/span>Braves <\/span>could <\/span>theoretically <\/span>use <\/span>in <\/span>trade <\/span>or <\/span>free <\/span>agency <\/span>to <\/span>bolster <\/span>another <\/span>area <\/span>of <\/span>need. <\/span><\/p>\n

Profar\u2019s <\/span>absence <\/span>leaves <\/span>a <\/span>hole <\/span>in <\/span>the <\/span>lineup, <\/span>but <\/span>the <\/span>more <\/span>pressing <\/span>long\u2011<\/span>term <\/span>question <\/span>revolves <\/span>around <\/span>Atlanta\u2019s <\/span>starting <\/span>pitching. <\/span>The <\/span>club <\/span>enjoyed <\/span>a <\/span>strong <\/span>rotation <\/span>in <\/span>recent <\/span>years, <\/span>but <\/span>recent <\/span>injuries <\/span>have <\/span>shown <\/span>cracks <\/span>in <\/span>the <\/span>depth <\/span>chart <\/span>that <\/span>the <\/span>front <\/span>office <\/span>now <\/span>must <\/span>address. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Why <\/span>the <\/span>Braves <\/span>Are <\/span>Looking <\/span>for <\/span>a <\/span>Big <\/span>Pitching <\/span>Addition<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

In <\/span>a <\/span>season <\/span>where <\/span>the <\/span>Braves <\/span>are <\/span>expected <\/span>to <\/span>compete <\/span>in <\/span>a <\/span>stacked <\/span>National <\/span>League <\/span>and <\/span>push <\/span>for <\/span>postseason <\/span>contention, <\/span>questions <\/span>linger <\/span>about <\/span>whether <\/span>the <\/span>current <\/span>rotation <\/span>can <\/span>hold <\/span>up <\/span>over <\/span>a <\/span>grueling <\/span>162\u2011<\/span>game <\/span>schedule.<\/span>
With <\/span>rotation <\/span>arms <\/span>like <\/span>Sale, <\/span>Strider, <\/span>and <\/span>others <\/span>still <\/span>healthy, <\/span>front <\/span>office <\/span>strategists <\/span>are <\/span>now <\/span>looking <\/span>for <\/span>a <\/span>true <\/span>difference\u2011<\/span>making <\/span>starter<\/span><\/strong> \u2014 <\/span>someone <\/span>who <\/span>can <\/span>anchor <\/span>the <\/span>rotation <\/span>behind <\/span>those <\/span>veterans <\/span>and <\/span>provide <\/span>stability <\/span>every <\/span>fifth <\/span>day.<\/span><\/p>\n

That\u2019s <\/span>where <\/span>the <\/span>speculation <\/span>around <\/span>Sandy <\/span>Alcantara<\/span><\/strong> enters <\/span>the <\/span>picture.<\/span><\/p>\n

Alcantara, <\/span>a <\/span>former <\/span>National <\/span>League <\/span>Cy <\/span>Young <\/span>Award <\/span>winner (<\/span>2022)<\/span><\/strong> and <\/span>widely <\/span>respected <\/span>for <\/span>his <\/span>elite <\/span>innings\u2011<\/span>eating <\/span>ability, <\/span>has <\/span>long <\/span>been <\/span>connected <\/span>to <\/span>trade <\/span>speculation \u2014 <\/span>especially <\/span>with <\/span>teams <\/span>in <\/span>need <\/span>of <\/span>starting <\/span>pitching. <\/span><\/p>\n

Listed <\/span>on <\/span>trade <\/span>boards <\/span>as <\/span>one <\/span>of <\/span>the <\/span>most <\/span>intriguing <\/span>possibilities <\/span>at <\/span>midseason, <\/span>Alcantara <\/span>represents <\/span>exactly <\/span>the <\/span>kind <\/span>of <\/span>pitcher <\/span>Atlanta <\/span>could <\/span>covet: <\/span>a <\/span>durable <\/span>arm <\/span>with <\/span>a <\/span>track <\/span>record <\/span>of <\/span>dominating <\/span>opposing <\/span>lineups <\/span>and <\/span>handling <\/span>high <\/span>workloads.<\/span>
Pairing <\/span>such <\/span>a <\/span>veteran <\/span>with <\/span>Chris <\/span>Sale<\/span><\/strong> \u2014 <\/span>a <\/span>pitcher <\/span>known <\/span>for <\/span>his <\/span>strikeout <\/span>dominance <\/span>when <\/span>healthy \u2014 <\/span>could <\/span>create <\/span>one <\/span>of <\/span>the <\/span>most <\/span>formidable <\/span>top <\/span>duos <\/span>in <\/span>all <\/span>of <\/span>baseball. <\/span><\/p>\n

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The <\/span>Rotation <\/span>of <\/span>Dreams: <\/span>Sale, <\/span>Strider, <\/span>Alcantara?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Imagine \u2014 <\/span>if <\/span>the <\/span>Braves <\/span>were <\/span>to <\/span>pull <\/span>off <\/span>a <\/span>trade <\/span>for <\/span>Alcantara \u2014 <\/span>a <\/span>rotation <\/span>that <\/span>looks <\/span>like <\/span>this:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. \n

    Chris <\/span>Sale<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 <\/span>the <\/span>veteran <\/span>ace <\/span>with <\/span>a <\/span>history <\/span>of <\/span>brilliance (<\/span>when <\/span>on <\/span>the <\/span>mound)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  2. \n

    Spencer <\/span>Strider<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 <\/span>the <\/span>young <\/span>flamethrower <\/span>and <\/span>strikeout <\/span>machine<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  3. \n

    Sandy <\/span>Alcantara<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 <\/span>Cy <\/span>Young <\/span>pedigree <\/span>and <\/span>innings <\/span>certainty<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  4. \n

    (<\/span>Injured <\/span>Schwellenbach <\/span>when <\/span>he <\/span>returns)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  5. \n

    Another <\/span>back\u2011<\/span>of\u2011<\/span>rotation <\/span>arm <\/span>ready <\/span>to <\/span>step <\/span>up<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    For <\/span>Braves <\/span>fans, <\/span>that <\/span>long <\/span>list <\/span>represents <\/span>a <\/span>possible <\/span>core <\/span>rotation <\/span>with <\/span>both <\/span>high <\/span>upside <\/span>and <\/span>veteran <\/span>experience.<\/span>
    Such <\/span>a <\/span>rotation <\/span>would <\/span>not <\/span>only <\/span>be <\/span>intimidating <\/span>on <\/span>paper <\/span>but <\/span>could <\/span>give <\/span>the <\/span>Braves <\/span>real <\/span>leverage <\/span>in <\/span>a <\/span>division <\/span>where <\/span>pitching <\/span>depth <\/span>will <\/span>likely <\/span>determine <\/span>playoff <\/span>positioning.<\/span><\/p>\n

    \"The<\/p>\n

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    Bigger <\/span>Picture: <\/span>Braves <\/span>in <\/span>Win\u2011<\/span>Now <\/span>Mode<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

    What\u2019s <\/span>been <\/span>made <\/span>clear <\/span>from <\/span>analysts <\/span>and <\/span>beat <\/span>writers <\/span>is <\/span>that <\/span>the <\/span>Braves <\/span>are <\/span>expected <\/span>to <\/span>compete <\/span>in <\/span>2026 \u2014 <\/span>not <\/span>rebuild.<\/span>
    A <\/span>team <\/span>with <\/span>big <\/span>names <\/span>like <\/span>Ronald <\/span>Acu\u00f1a <\/span>Jr.<\/span><\/strong>, <\/span>Michael <\/span>Harris <\/span>II<\/span><\/strong>, <\/span>Sale, <\/span>and <\/span>Strider <\/span>does <\/span>not <\/span>typically <\/span>enter <\/span>a <\/span>season <\/span>with <\/span>a <\/span>rebuilding <\/span>mindset. <\/span>But <\/span>external <\/span>factors \u2014 <\/span>injuries, <\/span>suspensions, <\/span>and <\/span>depth <\/span>issues \u2014 <\/span>have <\/span>forced <\/span>Atlanta\u2019s <\/span>brass <\/span>to <\/span>reconsider <\/span>how <\/span>to <\/span>maximize <\/span>a <\/span>championship <\/span>window <\/span>that <\/span>still <\/span>feels <\/span>wide <\/span>open. <\/span><\/p>\n

    Adding <\/span>a <\/span>veteran <\/span>arm <\/span>like <\/span>Alcantara <\/span>would <\/span>signal <\/span>a <\/span>bold, <\/span>aggressive <\/span>approach<\/span><\/strong> by <\/span>the <\/span>front <\/span>office \u2014 <\/span>one <\/span>that <\/span>prioritizes <\/span>long\u2011<\/span>term <\/span>competitiveness <\/span>in <\/span>the <\/span>division <\/span>and <\/span>beyond.<\/span>
    It <\/span>also <\/span>would <\/span>show <\/span>that <\/span>Atlanta <\/span>is <\/span>not <\/span>afraid <\/span>to <\/span>deal <\/span>with <\/span>rivals \u2014 <\/span>such <\/span>as <\/span>the <\/span>Miami <\/span>Marlins<\/span><\/strong>, <\/span>Alcantara\u2019s <\/span>current <\/span>team \u2014 <\/span>to <\/span>acquire <\/span>the <\/span>pieces <\/span>necessary <\/span>to <\/span>remain <\/span>at <\/span>the <\/span>top <\/span>of <\/span>the <\/span>NL <\/span>East <\/span>hierarchy. <\/span><\/p>\n

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    Financial <\/span>Flexibility <\/span>Following <\/span>Profar <\/span>Suspension<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Profar\u2019s <\/span>suspension, <\/span>while <\/span>a <\/span>blow, <\/span>has <\/span>created <\/span>an <\/span>unexpected <\/span>silver <\/span>lining <\/span>for <\/span>the <\/span>Braves: <\/span>payroll <\/span>breathing <\/span>room<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span>
    With <\/span>his $<\/span>15 <\/span>million <\/span>salary <\/span>off <\/span>the <\/span>books <\/span>for <\/span>2026 (<\/span>and <\/span>potentially <\/span>the <\/span>luxury <\/span>tax <\/span>burden <\/span>reduced <\/span>by <\/span>about $<\/span>3 <\/span>million), <\/span>Atlanta <\/span>suddenly <\/span>has <\/span>more <\/span>financial <\/span>flexibility <\/span>than <\/span>it <\/span>had <\/span>two <\/span>weeks <\/span>ago. <\/span><\/p>\n

    That <\/span>flexibility <\/span>could <\/span>be <\/span>crucial <\/span>if <\/span>they <\/span>decide <\/span>to <\/span>pursue <\/span>a <\/span>high\u2011<\/span>value <\/span>starter <\/span>like <\/span>Alcantara \u2014 <\/span>whose <\/span>contract <\/span>and <\/span>trade <\/span>return <\/span>would <\/span>undeniably <\/span>be <\/span>significant.<\/span>
    It <\/span>also <\/span>opens <\/span>the <\/span>door <\/span>to <\/span>exploring <\/span>free <\/span>agent <\/span>additions<\/span><\/strong> and <\/span>bolstered <\/span>bullpen <\/span>arms <\/span>if <\/span>the <\/span>Braves <\/span>don\u2019t <\/span>land <\/span>a <\/span>major <\/span>rotation <\/span>piece <\/span>via <\/span>trade. <\/span><\/p>\n

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    Pitching <\/span>Depth <\/span>Is <\/span>Still <\/span>Shaky<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

    It\u2019s <\/span>not <\/span>just <\/span>Schwellenbach <\/span>who\u2019s <\/span>been <\/span>sidelined. <\/span>Other <\/span>young <\/span>arms <\/span>and <\/span>rotation <\/span>candidates <\/span>are <\/span>on <\/span>questionable <\/span>ground, <\/span>leaving <\/span>Atlanta <\/span>thin <\/span>outside <\/span>of <\/span>its <\/span>established <\/span>leaders.<\/span>
    Injuries <\/span>to <\/span>Hurston <\/span>Waldrep<\/span><\/strong> earlier <\/span>in <\/span>spring <\/span>training, <\/span>combined <\/span>with <\/span>the <\/span>loss <\/span>of <\/span>Profar\u2019s <\/span>offensive <\/span>production, <\/span>creates <\/span>a <\/span>sense <\/span>of <\/span>urgency <\/span>to <\/span>act <\/span>before <\/span>the <\/span>season <\/span>begins. <\/span><\/p>\n

    A <\/span>rotation <\/span>featuring <\/span>just <\/span>Chris <\/span>Sale <\/span>and <\/span>Spencer <\/span>Strider <\/span>at <\/span>the <\/span>top \u2014 <\/span>while <\/span>formidable \u2014 <\/span>could <\/span>run <\/span>into <\/span>trouble <\/span>if <\/span>either <\/span>suffers <\/span>a <\/span>midseason <\/span>injury <\/span>or <\/span>fatigue.<\/span>
    That\u2019s <\/span>why <\/span>the <\/span>potential <\/span>addition <\/span>of <\/span>a <\/span>durable <\/span>Cy <\/span>Young <\/span>winner <\/span>like <\/span>Alcantara <\/span>becomes <\/span>an <\/span>even <\/span>more <\/span>enticing <\/span>storyline <\/span>as <\/span>March <\/span>turns <\/span>to <\/span>April. <\/span><\/p>\n

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    Long\u2011<\/span>Term <\/span>Outlook: <\/span>Competing <\/span>vs. <\/span>Rebuilding<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

    This <\/span>is <\/span>the <\/span>pivotal <\/span>dilemma <\/span>facing <\/span>Braves <\/span>fans <\/span>and <\/span>front <\/span>office <\/span>strategists:<\/span>
    Do <\/span>they <\/span>stay <\/span>the <\/span>course <\/span>and <\/span>let <\/span>internal <\/span>depth <\/span>develop <\/span>on <\/span>the <\/span>fly, <\/span>or <\/span>do <\/span>they <\/span>make <\/span>a <\/span>headline\u2011<\/span>grabbing <\/span>move <\/span>to <\/span>upgrade <\/span>now?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Trading <\/span>for <\/span>Alcantara <\/span>would <\/span>be <\/span>a <\/span>statement \u2014 <\/span>not <\/span>just <\/span>for <\/span>2026, <\/span>but <\/span>for <\/span>the <\/span>Braves\u2019 <\/span>short\u2011 <\/span>and <\/span>long\u2011<\/span>term <\/span>competitiveness <\/span>in <\/span>the <\/span>National <\/span>League.<\/span>
    And <\/span>with <\/span>the <\/span>division <\/span>as <\/span>tightly <\/span>contested <\/span>as <\/span>ever, <\/span>every <\/span>advantage <\/span>matters.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Whether <\/span>Atlanta <\/span>pulls <\/span>the <\/span>trigger <\/span>before <\/span>Opening <\/span>Day, <\/span>waits <\/span>until <\/span>the <\/span>trade <\/span>deadline, <\/span>or <\/span>opts <\/span>for <\/span>alternative <\/span>free <\/span>agent <\/span>signings, <\/span>one <\/span>thing <\/span>is <\/span>clear: <\/span>whispers <\/span>of <\/span>a <\/span>pitching <\/span>blockbuster <\/span>won\u2019t <\/span>be <\/span>fading <\/span>anytime <\/span>soon.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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