The Atlanta Braves have been one of the more disappointing teams in baseball this year, and it’s been quite shocking to watch. While the team came into the year with World Series expectations, it’s quickly plummeted down the standings and look to be aggressive sellers at the trade deadline.
While the Braves should be expected to trade their expiring contracts, there are also some players on controllable deals who could be moved.
USA Today’s Bob Nightengale recently reported the Braves are expected to listen to trade offers for their Gold Glove catcher, Sean Murphy, and it makes perfect sense as to why.
“Atlanta is expected to listen to trade offers for second baseman Ozzie Albies, center fielder Michael Harris, and catcher Sean Murphy, but not until this winter,” Nightengale wrote. “They are letting teams know that DH Marcell Ozuna, closer Raisel Iglesias, and reliever Pierce Johnson are all available. Ozuna, who has 10-and-5 rights, can veto any trade.”
Trading Murphy makes sense for a few reasons, but the top reason is the emergence of top prospect Drake Baldwin.
Baldwin doesn’t look like a future star. He looks like a star right now. The 24-year-old has been worth 2.0 WAR as he’s slugged 11 home runs in under 200 at-bats. He’s been sound defensively, too.
There’s no reason for the Braves to roster two star catchers, especially when there are so many holes on the team. They need to prioritize the farm system, and moving Murphy in a massive trade would be just what they need ahead of the trade deadline.
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