With their 2025 season seemingly going down in flames, the Atlanta Braves were expected to be active on the trade market ahead of the deadline. Most observers thought that the bulk of that activity would be as deadline sellers with names like Marcell Ozuna, Raisel Iglesias, and Pierce Johnson already being floated as trade candidates. However, the Braves found themselves as buyers late Thursday night.
After trading reliever Michael Petersen away earlier this week, many thought that the Braves would focus on resetting their luxury tax penalties and getting geared back up for 2026.