Braves focused on internal options for pitching ahead of trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
The Atlanta Braves have leaned heavily on in-house talent for pitching help this season, with only Victor Mederos acquired mid-season. In contrast, at this time last year, the team had made multiple trade acquisitions to bolster its bullpen. Manager Walt Weiss has expressed frustration with the current roster flexibility challenges, as the team gets close to the trade deadline on August 1. Sources suggest the Braves may prioritize acquiring a number two starter instead of further bullpen support ahead of the deadline.
- •Braves have only acquired Victor Mederos this season.
- •Last year, they secured seven pitchers via trades by this time.
- •Walt Weiss has voiced annoyance regarding roster rules.
- •The trade deadline is August 1, just days away.
- •Braves might seek a number two starter instead of bullpen depth.
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Why haven’t the Braves looked outside the organization for pitching?
"Relax. This is not a scathing post about the Braves’ trade deadline plans. The trade deadline won’t be for another eight days. This is more about my curiosity about where the Braves have gotten their bullpen help to date. By this time last year, the Braves had acquired seven pitchers via trade. This season, Victor […]
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