The Atlanta Braves need for starting pitching could force them to be creative. The top arms on the free agent market like Framber Valdez and Ranger Suarez could prove to be more expensive than they prefer, but that doesn't change the fact that they need quality starting pitching depth in some form. Unfortunately, one of the better trade options on the market is now off the table.
The Braves have been connected to Sonny Gray repeatedly over the years and for good reason. Before his down 2025 season, Gray was one of the better pitchers in baseball for the better part of five seasons (at least) including almost winning the Cy Young with the Twins in 2023.