The Atlanta Braves may have stumbled out of the gate in 2025, but don’t expect them to be sellers at the trade deadline.
After an 0–7 start to the season, Atlanta has steadied the ship, entering May with a 14–16 record and signs of upward momentum. With a bounce-back stretch likely on the horizon and postseason aspirations still very much alive, the Braves are expected to shift into buying mode before the July 31 MLB trade deadline—and starting pitching remains the club’s most pressing need.
That’s why Minnesota Twins ace Pablo López has quickly emerged as a name to watch in Braves circles.