Braves Trade Deadline Targets: Matthew Boyd

Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images The 2019 Trade Deadline will have a different feel than in recent years, as the Braves currently hold a seven-game lead in the division at the midpoint of July. The numbers and the eye-test back up the notion that this Braves team is ready to contend, but the extent of their willingness to push all-in may be a determinant of whether or not they make a serious run in October. The club is deeper and more talented than they were a year ago, and it is understandable why fans are clamoring for Atlanta to be aggressive in trying to augment an already talented roster.

With that in mind, we look at a potential trade target that would satisfy those who wish to see the…