Braves target top starting pitcher ahead of trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 5:14 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
The Atlanta Braves are preparing for the 2026 MLB trade deadline, focusing on their starting rotation. While they are aiming to acquire a top starter, reports indicate they may not pursue Tarik Skubal, viewed as a significant asset. Instead, they might target controllable options, such as Michael King, Reid Detmers, or Michael Wacha, who could bolster their pitching staff not just for this season but for the next few years. This strategy may help them avoid giving up excessive prospects while improving their overall pitching depth.
- •Braves identified starting pitching as a priority for the trade deadline.
- •Jesus Cano predicts they will secure a controllable starter.
- •Potential targets include Michael King, Reid Detmers, and Michael Wacha.
- •Skubal is considered the top starter but is not likely to be traded to the Braves.
- •The Braves aim for a long-term solution in their pitching staff.
- 5:14 PMYahoo Sports — Braves predicted to trade for top starting pitcher, but not Tarik Skubal
"This would be a very solid trade deadline outcome for the Braves.
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