Braves acquire Brent Suter from Angels for Nacho Alvarez Jr
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The Atlanta Braves traded infielder Nacho Alvarez Jr. to the Los Angeles Angels for left-handed reliever Brent Suter on August 3, 2026. Suter, a 36-year-old veteran, has a 4.12 ERA and can provide depth as a long reliever or occasional starter. The Braves are looking to strengthen their pitching staff as they lead the National League East with a record of 67-45. This move adds flexibility to Atlanta's bullpen in the lead-up to the postseason, while the Angels gain a young infielder with major league experience. Suter's recent performances include not allowing an earned run in his last three appearances for the Angels.
- •Braves acquire Brent Suter in trade with Angels.
- •Angels receive infielder Nacho Alvarez Jr. in return.
- •Suter has a 4.12 ERA across 63.1 innings this season.
- •Atlanta leads the NL East and seeks more pitching help.
- •Alvarez offers versatility to the Angels' infield.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Angels trade Brent Suter to Braves
- 3:42 PMYahoo Sports — Why Braves made trade with Angels for veteran swingman Brent Suter
- 3:31 PMMLB Trade Rumors — Angels, Braves To Swap Brent Suter For Nacho Alvarez Jr. - MLB Trade Rumors
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — Braves acquire LHP Brent Suter from Angels
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — Braves acquire Brent Suter from Angels in trade for Nacho Alvarez Jr.
"Atlanta added veteran left-handed reliever Brent Suter to its bullpen, but the decision to send infielder Nacho Alvarez Jr. to Los Angeles makes the deal especially intriguing.
"The Braves added a veteran lefty in exchange for one of their former top prospects, whose stock is down. MLB Trade Rumors has the details.
"The Angels get back a former top position player prospect from the Braves in a trade for Brent Suter.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 4:00 PMAngels trade Brent Suter to Braves
The Angels get back a former top position player prospect from the Braves in a trade for Brent Suter.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 3:42 PMWhy Braves made trade with Angels for veteran swingman Brent Suter
Atlanta adds a veteran arm to its pitching staff.
- MLB Trade RumorsAug 3, 2026, 3:31 PMAngels, Braves To Swap Brent Suter For Nacho Alvarez Jr. - MLB Trade Rumors
The Braves added a veteran lefty in exchange for one of their former top prospects, whose stock is down. MLB Trade Rumors has the details.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 3:30 PMBraves acquire LHP Brent Suter from Angels
The bullpen gets some help!
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 3:30 PMBraves acquire Brent Suter from Angels in trade for Nacho Alvarez Jr.
Atlanta added veteran left-handed reliever Brent Suter to its bullpen, but the decision to send infielder Nacho Alvarez Jr. to Los Angeles makes the deal especially intriguing.
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