{"id":69435,"date":"2025-07-19T03:04:14","date_gmt":"2025-07-19T03:04:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=69435"},"modified":"2025-07-19T03:04:14","modified_gmt":"2025-07-19T03:04:14","slug":"mlb-trade-grades-alex-anthopoulos-awakens-with-surprise-braves-deadline-approach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=69435","title":{"rendered":"MLB trade grades: Alex Anthopoulos awakens with surprise Braves deadline approach"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"relative z-10\">\n<div class=\"article-intro mb-4 text-black font-group-large md:font-group-normal lg:font-group-large\">Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos has made a move.<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"mb-0 md:mb-9 relative md:mx-10 md:mb-9\">\n<figure>\n<div class=\"overflow-hidden bg-lightGrey\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_78,w_2101,h_1181\/c_fill,w_360,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FGettyImages%2Fmmsport%2F229%2F01k0dpm9n2rvqh44rs5c.jpg 1x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_78,w_2101,h_1181\/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FGettyImages%2Fmmsport%2F229%2F01k0dpm9n2rvqh44rs5c.jpg 2x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_78,w_2101,h_1181\/c_fill,w_1080,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FGettyImages%2Fmmsport%2F229%2F01k0dpm9n2rvqh44rs5c.jpg 3x\" media=\"(max-width: 719px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_78,w_2101,h_1181\/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FGettyImages%2Fmmsport%2F229%2F01k0dpm9n2rvqh44rs5c.jpg 1x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_78,w_2101,h_1181\/c_fill,w_1440,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FGettyImages%2Fmmsport%2F229%2F01k0dpm9n2rvqh44rs5c.jpg 2x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_78,w_2101,h_1181\/c_fill,w_1440,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FGettyImages%2Fmmsport%2F229%2F01k0dpm9n2rvqh44rs5c.jpg 3x\" media=\"(max-width: 1079px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_78,w_2101,h_1181\/c_fill,w_1080,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FGettyImages%2Fmmsport%2F229%2F01k0dpm9n2rvqh44rs5c.jpg 1x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_78,w_2101,h_1181\/c_fill,w_2160,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FGettyImages%2Fmmsport%2F229%2F01k0dpm9n2rvqh44rs5c.jpg 2x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_78,w_2101,h_1181\/c_fill,w_2160,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FGettyImages%2Fmmsport%2F229%2F01k0dpm9n2rvqh44rs5c.jpg 3x\" media=\"(min-width: 1080px)\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"undefined w-full w-full\" title=\"Cincinnati Reds v Atlanta Braves\" src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_78,w_2101,h_1181\/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/GettyImages\/mmsport\/229\/01k0dpm9n2rvqh44rs5c.jpg\" alt=\"Cincinnati Reds v Atlanta Braves\" width=\"2101\" height=\"1181\" data-uw-rm-alt-original=\"Cincinnati Reds v Atlanta Braves\" data-uw-rm-alt=\"ALT\" \/><\/picture><\/div><figcaption class=\"ml-1 pb-2 mt-4 md:m-3 text-darkGrey font-group-tiny\">Cincinnati Reds v Atlanta Braves | Adam Hagy\/GettyImages<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-wrap justify-center lg:justify-normal\">\n<div class=\"flex lg:mr-4 lg:w-[calc(70%-3em)] max-w-full\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"viewablity-block\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<p>The\u00a0Atlanta Braves\u00a0are a trade deadline mystery.<\/p>\n<p>No one quite knows what they have planned, but the industry expects Alex Anthopoulos to sell off expiring assets such as Raisel Iglesias and Marcell Ozuna, while holding onto players under contract beyond 2025.<\/p>\n<p>That sounds easy enough, and understandable given the number of injuries the Braves have suffered this season.<\/p>\n<p>On Thursday night, the Braves made an impressive deal, adding Dane Dunning from the Texas Rangers.<\/p>\n<p>Dunning has been feature primarily as a relief pitcher this season. He has a 3.38 ERA, and the Braves clearly see something in him.<\/p>\n<p>When Atlanta adds a new member to the bullpen on the cheap, they are damn sure about it. You can\u00a0just ask Pierce Johnson.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"inline-text-3\" class=\"scroll-mt-24 my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">MLB trade grades: What did the Braves give up for Dane Dunning?<\/h2>\n<p id=\"inline-text-4\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">The Braves have traded minor-league reliever Jose Ruiz in exchange for Dunning, per reports.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">In a corresponding move, the Braves have also designated relief pitcher Jesse Chavez for assignment. For those in the know, that means Chavez will be re-signed shortly. Chavez has been DFA&#8217;d at least three times this season so far.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-5\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">Dunning served as a salary dump for the Rangers. However, the former first-round pick did pitch well during the Rangers&#8217; World Series winning season, as he had a 3.70 ERA in over 172 innings.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-6\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">The Braves bullpen has been a sore spot for much of the season, especially in the back end. Raisel Iglesias is expected to be traded by late July, and he was supposed to be the team&#8217;s closer this season. Atlanta tends to know what they&#8217;re doing when it comes to bullpen acquisitions. I&#8217;d trust their judgement as it pertains to Dunning, who has been good when healthy this season.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"inline-text-7\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">Braves trade grade: B-<\/h3>\n<h3 id=\"inline-text-8\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">Rangers trade grade: C<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos has made a move. Cincinnati Reds v Atlanta Braves | Adam Hagy\/GettyImages &nbsp; The\u00a0Atlanta Braves\u00a0are a trade deadline mystery. 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