Braves acquire pitcher Tyler Mahle from Giants before trade deadline
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 3:28 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The Atlanta Braves have traded for veteran pitcher Tyler Mahle from the San Francisco Giants, as announced on Sunday night. Mahle, a 31-year-old right-hander, has a current record of 3-9 with a 5.13 ERA and 89 strikeouts this season. This move follows the Braves' earlier acquisitions of Lance Thomas and Bailey Falter, demonstrating a continued commitment to bolstering their pitching staff ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline. Mahle’s tenure with the Giants lasted just 18 games, where he allowed 95 hits and 14 home runs, but showed promise with his strikeout numbers. Following the trade, he is expected to contribute to the Braves as they pursue postseason success.
- •Braves acquire Tyler Mahle from Giants before the trade deadline.
- •Mahle has a 3-9 record and 5.13 ERA this season.
- •Braves previously added pitchers Lance Thomas and Bailey Falter.
- •Mahle’s stint with the Giants featured 18 games played.
- •He is expected to enhance the Braves' pitching depth.
- 3:28 AMESPN — Braves bulk up staff, add Mahle, 31, from Giants
- 3:25 AMYahoo Sports — Braves look to bolster rotation depth by acquiring right-hander Tyler Mahle from Giants
- 2:10 AMYahoo Sports — Braves add pitching depth with trade for Giants’ Tyler Mahle
"The Atlanta Braves moved to bolster their rotation only hours after placing right-hander Reynaldo López on the 15-day injured list by acquiring right-hander Tyler Mahle from the San Francisco Giants on Sunday night. Mahle, 31, was 3-9 with a 5.14 ERA in 18 games with the Giants this season. The Braves sent right-hander Anthony Molina to the Giants.
"The San Francisco Giants traded veteran pitcher Tyler Mahle, 31, to the Atlanta Braves, the clubs announced late Sunday night, as the NL East's first-place team landed a 6-foot-3 right-hander who is 3-9 this season with a 5.13 ERA and 89 strikeouts.
"The Braves added an extra arm on the mound, this time nabbing Tyler Mahle via the Giants ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline.
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External links- ESPNAug 3, 2026, 3:28 AMBraves bulk up staff, add Mahle, 31, from Giants
The San Francisco Giants traded veteran pitcher Tyler Mahle, 31, to the Atlanta Braves, the clubs announced late Sunday night, as the NL East's first-place team landed a 6-foot-3 right-hander who is 3-9 this season with a 5.13 ERA and 89 strikeouts.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 3:25 AMBraves look to bolster rotation depth by acquiring right-hander Tyler Mahle from Giants
The Atlanta Braves moved to bolster their rotation only hours after placing right-hander Reynaldo López on the 15-day injured list by acquiring right-hander Tyler Mahle from the San Francisco Giants on Sunday night. Mahle, 31, was 3-9 with a 5.14 ERA in 18 games with the Giants this season. The Braves sent right-hander Anthony Molina to the Giants.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 2:10 AMBraves add pitching depth with trade for Giants’ Tyler Mahle
The Braves added an extra arm on the mound, this time nabbing Tyler Mahle via the Giants ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline.
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