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Braves make firm statement on Chris Sale's future ahead of 2025 trade deadline

Jackson Roberts

Front office executives don't always like to tip their hand, but Atlanta Braves president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos had no problem doing so on Wednesday.

It's been a horrific season for the Braves so far, but Anthopoulos' club still expects to compete for the playoffs. Tuesday night's riveting comeback win over the New York Mets was a good first step, though Atlanta remains 6 1/2 games out of a Wild Card spot.

Because the Braves have been so underwhelming, there's been lots of speculation that star players like designated hitter Marcell Ozuna and starting Chris Sale could be traded.