The Braves are interested in acquiring a starter from the Padres, and this deal uses Kelenic to get the deal done
It sounds like the Atlanta Braves are still kicking the tires on a potential trade for Dylan Cease and/or Michael King, but they are far from alone in doing so.
The Braves have another option to work with now should they choose to make a deal with the Padres this offseason
Late last spring, the 31-year-old switch-hitter re-signed with the Padres for $1 million plus incentives. It was his third tour with the team as he opted out of his deal after the 2022 season in search of a long-term deal. He ultimately landed with the Colorado Rockies only to rejoin the Padres in August 2023 after he was released.
While we await to see if the Braves will make a big trade ahead of Spring Training, let's look back at some all-time moves
The New York Mets have had a busy offseason, revamping their rotation and their bullpen while also, of course, adding Juan Soto. The Mets have made a slew of ch
The Atlanta Braves have already stolen free agent outfielder Jurickson Profar from the San Diego Padres, but they could look to poach Ha-Seong Kim, too.
Spring training is now less than a month away but so much of the MLB offseason still feels unsettled. Where will Alex Bregman eventually sign in free agency? Wh
The Braves just completed one of the best and strongest signings of the offseason, dollar for dollar: they got three years of Jurickson Profar for $42 million
Flaherty went 13-7 with a 3.17 ERA in 28 starts during the regular season with the Detroit Tigers and later the World Series champion Dodgers. He also posted a 3.1 WAR and recorded 194 strikeouts.
The Atlanta Braves have not made any significant additions to their starting rotation despite losing Max Fried and Charlie Morton. The Braves could swing a trade to find an elite starter.