Atlanta Braves trade for Bailey Falter from Kansas City Royals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The Atlanta Braves have acquired pitcher Bailey Falter from the Kansas City Royals as part of a four-player trade. The deal, completed just before the trade deadline, also includes outfielder Lane Thomas, while the Royals receive minor league pitcher Lucas Braun and left-hander Carter Holton. Falter, who previously played for the Philadelphia Phillies, provides the Braves with additional organizational pitching depth. His most productive season was in 2022 with the Phillies, posting a 3.86 ERA. He has struggled in 2023, recording a 13.97 ERA in five outings before the trade, and will report to Triple-A Gwinnett for potential roster evaluation.
- •Bailey Falter traded to Atlanta Braves from Kansas City Royals
- •Trade finalized just before the trade deadline
- •Includes outfielder Lane Thomas; Royals get Lucas Braun and Carter Holton
- •Falter posted a 3.86 ERA in 2022 with Phillies
- •Will join Triple-A Gwinnett for now
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