Braves acquire outfielder and reliever from Royals ahead of deadline
Atlanta Journal Constitution • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 2:44 AM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
The Braves completed their first trade ahead of Monday's deadline, acquiring a Royals outfielder and a left-handed reliever on Saturday. In exchange, Atlanta sent minor league pitchers Carter Holton and Lucas Braun to Kansas City. This maneuver reflects the Braves' strategy to bolster their roster as the season progresses.
- •Braves acquire Royals outfielder and left-handed reliever.
- •Atlanta trades minor league pitchers Carter Holton and Lucas Braun.
- •The trade was announced on August 2, 2026.
- •This is the Braves' first trade ahead of the deadline.
- •The move aims to strengthen the team's roster.
- 2:44 AMAtlanta Journal Constitution — Braves trade for Royals outfielder, left-handed reliever - AJC.com
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