The Atlanta Braves are among the select few National League teams flaunting a record above .500. However, their recent run of bad luck has been spectacularly unfortunate. Losing superstar outfielder Ronald Acu\u00f1a Jr. for the season has sent them scrambling back to the drawing board. Despite their abundant firepower, they\u2019re likely hunting for a trade deadline upgrade to bolster their outfield this summer.<\/p>\n
Jim Bowden from The Athletic has analyzed the contenders, crafting a list of potential trade options to address each club\u2019s critical needs. He pinpointed the Braves\u2019 outfield as a key area for enhancement, linking them to Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ.<\/p>\n
\u201cPosition targets: fourth outfielder, possibly a starting pitcher,\u201d Bowden noted. \u201cOF: Tommy Pham, Eddie Rosario, Gavin Sheets, Jake McCarthy, Ian Happ, Heston Kjerstad, Jes\u00fas S\u00e1nchez, Jake Fraley, Michael Conforto, Randy Arozarena, Wenceel P\u00e9rez, and Mike Yastrzemski\u2026<\/p>\n
\u201cYes, the Braves lost reigning NL MVP Ronald Acu\u00f1a Jr. and preseason NL Cy Young favorite Spencer Strider to season-ending injuries. But that won\u2019t derail their Wild Card playoff ambitions. They need to boost their corner outfield depth and maybe add a back-of-the-rotation starter, depending on how their young pitchers perform over the next seven weeks.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ian Happ could be a tantalizing acquisition for the Braves. With one All-Star appearance and two Gold Glove Awards to his name, he brings proven talent. So far this season, he has hit six home runs and driven in 30 runs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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