Atlanta Braves make roster moves ahead of trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 8:43 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The Atlanta Braves made roster adjustments ahead of Major League Baseball's trade deadline, set for 6 p.m. on Monday. They acquired outfielder Lane Thomas and left-handed pitcher Bailey Falter from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for minor league pitchers Lucas Braun and Carter Holton. Thomas is expected to join the Braves on Tuesday for their series against the Miami Marlins, while Falter will report to Triple-A Gwinnett. Additionally, the Braves added right-handed pitcher Tyler Mahle from the San Francisco Giants, trading Anthony Molina. Mahle is anticipated to make his Braves debut during an upcoming road series against the New York Yankees.
- •Braves acquire Lane Thomas and Bailey Falter from Royals.
- •Thomas joins Braves for series against Marlins.
- •Falter goes to Triple-A Gwinnett.
- •Braves add Tyler Mahle from Giants for Anthony Molina.
- •Mahle expected to debut against Yankees.
- 8:43 AMYahoo Sports — MLB trade deadline: Atlanta Braves roster moves so far
"The countdown for Major League Baseball’s trade deadline is coming down to the wire. Teams have until 6 p.m. Monday to make their final trades for the season.
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