{"id":169388,"date":"2026-03-26T07:59:54","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T07:59:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=169388"},"modified":"2026-03-26T07:59:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T07:59:54","slug":"%f0%9f%9a%a8report-braves-linked-to-a-blockbuster-move-for-anthony-volpe-a-bold-play-to-boost-depth-and-shake-up-the-roster-as-expectations-skyrocket-this-deal-could-redefine-their-ceiling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=169388","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udea8REPORT: Braves linked to a blockbuster move for Anthony Volpe, a bold play to boost depth and shake up the roster as expectations skyrocket. This deal could redefine their ceiling\u2014or quickly turn into one of the most questioned moves of the season."},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"post-featured-container-id\">\n<div id=\"post-featured\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Anthony-Volpe.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=780\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 95vw, 780px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Anthony-Volpe.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=780 780w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Anthony-Volpe.jpg?quality=15&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Anthony-Volpe.jpg?quality=35&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1350 1350w\" alt=\"Braves Predicted to Trade for Yankees' Anthony Volpe to Bolster Positional Depth\" width=\"780\" height=\"533\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>\n<p>Getty<\/p>\n<p>Anthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees celebrates after he drove in the game winning run with a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium on May 23, 2023 in Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Atlanta Braves recently announced their 26-man roster for MLB\u2019s Opening Day. One position group that is sort of lacking is the middle-infield group. Aside from Ozzie Albies, there is no real power threat, and even Albies\u2019 power is starting to regress.<\/p>\n<p>A recent trade prediction by FanSided\u2019s Mark Powell, the veteran MLB writer, suggests the Braves should make an offer to the New York Yankees about Anthony Volpe. Volpe will start the 2026 season on the IL, and if New York finds a better solution at shortstop, Volpe might be expendable. If the cost isn\u2019t too high, should the Braves consider making a move for the Yankees\u2019 controversial infielder?<\/p>\n<p><strong>More MLB on Heavy: Yankees Trade Pitch Lands Cubs\u2019 $35 Million Infielder for Oswaldo Cabrera, Two Prospects<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Braves Predicted to Make Bold Trade<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_5852098\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2161655142.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=782\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 782px) 100vw, 782px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2161655142.jpg 4188w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2161655142.jpg?resize=150,100 150w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2161655142.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2161655142.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2161655142.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2161655142.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2161655142.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2161655142.jpg?resize=782,521 782w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2161655142.jpg?resize=780,520 780w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2161655142.jpg?resize=425,283 425w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2161655142.jpg?resize=254,169 254w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2161655142.jpg?resize=270,180 270w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2161655142.jpg?resize=225,150 225w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2161655142.jpg?resize=242,161 242w\" alt=\"Braves Predicted to Trade for Yankees' Anthony Volpe to Bolster Positional Depth\" width=\"782\" height=\"521\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5852098\" data-lazy-load=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-5852098\">PHOENIX, ARIZONA \u2013 JULY 08: Coach Walt Weiss #4 of the Atlanta Braves during the MLB game at Chase Field on July 08, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Braves defeated the Diamondbacks 5-4 in 11 innings. (Photo by Christian Petersen\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>In a \u2018Best landing spots for 7 rising trade candidates\u201d piece by Mark Powell, the Braves are named the best landing spot for Anthony Volpe:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cJust a few years ago, the Yankees never would\u2019ve considered trading Anthony Volpe. He was deemed the shortstop of the future \u2013 perhaps their next Derek Jeter. While Volpe\u2019s had his moments in MLB, especially defensively, he took a step back in 2025. The gold glove winner\u2019s WAR was cut in half last season. The Yankees can\u2019t have that, and could instead move on from Volpe in favor of a more consistent player at the position.\u201d<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"inline-text-53\">\u201cAnthony Volpe landing spot: Atlanta Braves\u201d<\/h4>\n<p>Volpe tore his labrum at some point during the 2025 season, which may have hindered his production with the bat. In 2025, he hit .212 with 19 home runs, 72 RBI, and 114 hits. Paired with his lackluster glove, a lot of Yankees fans are calling for New York to make a major decision with the 24-year-old infielder.<\/p>\n<p><strong>More MLB on Heavy: Braves Encouraged to Acquire Former Yankees Starter in Free Agency<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Would the Braves Trade for Anthony Volpe?<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_5844068\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2239047039-e1774012341245.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=782\" alt=\"Braves Predicted to Trade for Yankees' Anthony Volpe to Bolster Positional Depth\" width=\"782\" height=\"441\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5844068\" data-lazy-load=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-5844068\">GettyAnthony Volpe gets damning news on Yankees future.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The next part to digest about this trade idea is whether the Braves actually trade for Anthony Volpe? And what would Atlanta give up in a potential deal?<\/p>\n<p>As shallow as the Braves\u2019 infield depth is, Atlanta might feel comfortable with their internal options of Mauricio Dubon and the eventual return of Ha-Seong Kim.<\/p>\n<p>However, if the Yankees\u2019 asking price for Volpe is low, the Braves could offer either a mid-tier prospect or a player like Nacho Alvarez Jr., who just missed the cut of the Opening Day roster, but is at the top of the farm system pecking order.<\/p>\n<p>Time might be running out for Anthony Volpe in New York, but there\u2019s a chance he benefits personally from a change of scenery as well.<\/p>\n<p>Volpe has played in 472 career games and has 52 total home runs and a lifetime 84 OPS+. 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