Braves Prepare Veteran Trades, Reinforce Pitching Amid Rotation Injuries

As the MLB trade deadline approaches, the Atlanta Braves are entering sellers' territory and have confirmed that designated hitter Marcell Ozuna and reliever Raisel Iglesias will be available for trade, along with a few other players whose identities remain uncertain. Despite this, the Braves are intent on acquiring a starting pitcher to address severe rotation issues caused by injuries to key players like Chris Sale and Reynaldo Lopez, with the team considering either a long-term addition or a serviceable innings-eater to alleviate bullpen strain. To bolster their rotation, the Braves recently called up Davis Daniel, a former Angels prospect showing promise in Triple-A, hoping he can contribute amid the pitching depth crisis. Meanwhile, the bullpen has seen some reinforcement with the claim of left-handed pitcher Joey Wentz off waivers, reuniting him with Atlanta where he was once a highly regarded prospect, although he may not immediately join the major league roster due to a currently healthy bullpen. General manager Alex Anthopoulos has stated that the Braves are not looking to move on from their star players, signaling a strategy focused on maintaining the core while making targeted moves to improve pitching depth and prepare for the second half of the season. Despite challenges, the Braves aim to build momentum heading into the All-Star break and beyond.