Braves make trades at deadline, receive mixed grades from analysts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 10:33 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The Atlanta Braves faced a lackluster trade deadline, acquiring players including Lane Thomas and Tyler Mahle while moving several prospects. Analysts gave their trades mixed grades, reflecting varying evaluations of the players involved. Braves management had aimed for improvement amid injuries to key pitchers, but many viewed the moves as underwhelming. The team will assess the impact of these acquisitions as the season progresses.
- •Braves acquire Lane Thomas and Bailey Falter, graded B.
- •Tyler Mahle traded for Anthony Molina, received grade C+.
- •Brent Suter comes to Braves for Nacho Alvarez Jr., graded C.
- •Joey Bart traded for Duncan Davitt; evaluation lacks clarity.
- •Management's strategy focused on addressing pitching injuries.
- 10:33 PMYahoo Sports — Braves 2026 Trade Deadline Grades: Disastrous Day for Alex Anthopoulos
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