Alex Anthopoulos reveals Braves almost traded for Kyle Schwarber in 2021
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 4:44 PM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos discussed a near trade for Kyle Schwarber during a July 21, 2026 appearance on the Chuck and Chernoff Show. Anthopoulos explained that the deal was close but ultimately fell through, despite Schwarber's later success with the Philadelphia Phillies. This revelation comes as the Braves prepare for the upcoming trade deadline on August 3, highlighting the team's ongoing roster needs. Interestingly, the Braves still secured the World Series title in 2021, so the absence of Schwarber was not a critical gap for that championship run.
- •Anthopoulos revealed the Schwarber trade was nearly completed in 2021.
- •The Braves won the World Series that same year without Schwarber.
- •The team faces roster needs as the August 3 trade deadline approaches.
- •The discussion underscores the challenges of MLB trade negotiations.
- 4:44 PMYahoo Sports — Alex Anthopoulos: “We thought” Braves had completed Kyle Schwarber trade in 2021
"File this near the top of the “We Tried” folder for the Atlanta Braves
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