{"id":71799,"date":"2025-07-29T01:37:29","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T01:37:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=71799"},"modified":"2025-07-29T01:37:29","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T01:37:29","slug":"breaking-three-players-the-braves-should-trade-by-the-deadline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=71799","title":{"rendered":"Breaking!! Three Players the Braves Should Trade by the Deadline…"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Atlanta Braves are clear sellers for the first time in years. Everyone can safely acknowledge that\u00a0the season is lost, and a run for a playoff spot is a near impossibility at this point. GM Alex Anthopoulos has more than hinted at his plans for Thursday\u2019s trade deadline, stating the Braves will look to trade major league players, but only those on expiring contracts. With that in mind, let\u2019s explore three names he should be actively shopping over the next few days.<\/p>\n

Three Names the Braves Should Look to Trade by the Deadline<\/h2>\n

Marcell Ozuna<\/h3>\n

The trade rumors around\u00a0Ozuna, 34, have been swirling for what feels like forever.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Big Bear\u201d has been a pillar of Atlanta\u2019s lineup for several years, but the free agent-to-be is almost\u00a0certain to find a new home\u00a0in a matter of days.<\/p>\n

The Braves were always unlikely to re-sign him, and now they have no need for his services over the remaining two months of the season. However, there are a few roadblocks to consider here.<\/p>\n

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First of all, Ozuna holds full 10-and-5 rights, meaning he can block any trade he objects to.<\/p>\n

This further restricts an already limited pool of suitors due to his DH-only status.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, it\u2019s no secret that the hip injury he\u2019s been dealing with for months is significantly hindering Ozuna\u2019s ability to produce at the plate. The former slugger is slashing .232\/.358\/.384 with just 13 home runs on the season, and has been held out of the lineup more games than not since the All-Star break.<\/p>\n

Given the diminished market for his services, it seems like the Braves will wind up receiving just one or two mid-level prospects for Ozuna. The DH-needy Reds and Padres are two of the most popular destinations in recent trade rumors.<\/p>\n

Raisel Iglesias<\/h3>\n

Iglesias, 35, is another longtime Braves star struggling in a contract season. The closer recorded 67 saves from 2023-2024 but holds a 5.09 ERA with just 11 saves in 2025.<\/p>\n

Iglesias appeared to be turning things around during a scoreless streak from June 9th to July 18th, but has endured two blowups since then.\u00a0The regression is apparent, and Atlanta should look to recoup value with no plans to re-sign the aging reliever.<\/p>\n

Despite Iglesias\u2019 struggles, a contending team is sure to take a chance on the former All-Star who has recently shown flashes of his former self.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s a glut of top-tier closers on the trade block that includes\u00a0Emmanuel Clase,\u00a0Ryan Helsley, and\u00a0Mason Miller, and the Braves righty could be a nice consolation prize for a team that misses out on their top target.<\/p>\n

The Chicago Cubs, who are probably the most likely team to make a move for relief help, have recently been floated as a potential match<\/p>\n