By the time tonight’s first pitch is thrown, the Atlanta Braves’ roster could have a different look. However, regardless of whatever hullabaloo surrounds the trade deadline, the Braves will be closing out their August in Boston against the Red Sox.
The Braves’ main deadline target is obviously starting pitching, as the team seeks another robust arm to pair with tonight’s starter, Max Fried. Fried has been a revelation for the Braves, stringing together a 5-0 record alongside a 1.35 ERA | 2.28 FIP. If the Cy Young voting were held today, he would likely receive a significant amount of votes.