# Atlanta Braves 2026 Trade Deadline Preview: Time for AA to Step Up

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Podcast: [Locked On Braves - Daily Podcast On The Atlanta Braves](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-braves-daily-podcast-on-the-atlanta-braves-526948)
Published: 2026-06-23T11:00:00+00:00
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Atlanta Braves face crucial decisions as the MLB trade deadline approaches—will Alex Anthopoulos go all-in to bolster the roster for a postseason run? The conversation focused on Atlanta’s top priorities, including landing a top-of-the-rotation arm to pair with Chris Sale, adding a power bat to boost the lineup around Ronald Acuña Jr. and Matt Olson, and shoring up the bullpen with a dominant lefty reliever. One concept discussed was the team’s financial flexibility and deepened prospect pool, giving the Braves the resources to target elite talent. The discussion explored how injuries to key pitchers like Spencer Strider and the health of Chris Sale factor into trade urgency. Several points were raised, including potential sellers like the Giants, Rockies, and Tigers, as well as which roles—such as Kim’s roster spot—are most vulnerable. Will Anthopoulos seize this narrowing championship window and make a game-changing move?

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