We are truly in the “break” part of the All-Star break now, but we continue to track the Braves’ draft pick signings. The Braves are in need of a near miracle to get into the playoffs at this point, over halfway into the season. Meanwhile, the trade deadline is rapidly approaching and the Braves seem likely to sell, adding even more prospects to a system that could use them. The extent to which they sell will be interesting, ahead of what could be a very interesting situation, with likely significant flux on the coaching staff, the shortstop situation, the catcher surplus, and a decision on Ozzie Albies’ future with the club, among others.
Braves News
Our prospect team continues to track the Braves’ draft pick signing in the tracker here.
The Braves traded depth reliever Michael Peterson to the Marlins for cash.
MLB News
The Rangers placed Jake Burger on the 10-day IL with a left quad strain, backdated to July 13th.
The Pirates traded infielder Adam Frazier to the Royals for a fringy 28-year-old prospect.
FanGraphs is bringing up a crowdsourced trade value tool.