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Atlanta Braves make marginal trades during trade deadline

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 3:32 PM

Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Atlanta Braves make marginal trades during trade deadline

Summary

The Atlanta Braves executed a series of trades on the July 31 trade deadline, acquiring RHP Tyler Mahle from the San Francisco Giants in exchange for RHP Anthony Molina. Despite Mahle's struggles with a 5.13 ERA this season, the Braves also added outfielder Lane Thomas and LHP Brent Suter, while trading Eli White to the Red Sox for Tyler Uberstine. While the Braves addressed some positional needs, they did not secure a frontline starting pitcher, sparking criticism. Mahle's past performance raises questions, as he has never pitched in the playoffs despite being a seasoned veteran. The team's upcoming performance will reveal if these moves will bolster their postseason push.

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•Braves acquired RHP Tyler Mahle and outfielder Lane Thomas on July 31.
•Mahle has a 5.13 ERA in 2026 but was better after returning from injury.
•Atlanta traded Eli White to the Red Sox for pitcher Tyler Uberstine.
•Braves did not add a frontline starting pitcher before the deadline.
•Braves aim to improve depth for a playoff push.

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It appeared to be a typical trade deadline for Alex Anthopoulos and the Atlanta Braves. The deadline provides teams with the opportunity to address any roster gaps. It also offers teams the ability to bolster their roster for a postseason push. For the Braves, it was another deadline of operating on the margins. On one […] The post The Atlanta Braves Failed to Capitalize at the Trade Deadline appeared first on The Lead.
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