For members of the Atlanta Braves clubhouse, the clock is ticking on their time with the organization. The trade deadline is exactly a week away from Thursday. The Braves are on the road through that date. Someone, if not multiple players, has already played their final home game at Truist Park
It’s a tough pill to swallow for the players. A strong season would have meant adding instead of saying goodbye. Braves right-hander Spencer Strider addressed the consequences of losing after Wednesday’s loss to the Giants.
He doesn’t have to worry about sticking around, but the team’s performance was going to blow back on somebody.