# Atlanta Braves Developing Another Sneaky, Dominant Arm in Cedric de Grandpre

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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: 2026-07-13T21:53:56+00:00
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Atlanta Braves may have found their next breakout arm in Cedric de Grandpre, whose rising strikeout rate and improved command have him rocketing up the prospect ranks. With over 110 strikeouts in 79 innings at Double-A, de Grandpre’s evolving pitch mix and consistency pose an exciting question: is Atlanta developing another elite pitcher for their staff? Pitching coach Jeremy Hefner’s system seems to be paying dividends with de Grandpre—could he join the wave of young arms making an impact sooner than expected? Jake Mastroianni and Gaurav dissect standout performances throughout the Braves farm system, spotlighting Blake Burkhalter’s bullpen potential, Lucas Braun’s AAA debut, and breakthrough weeks from Luis Vargas and Aiven Cabral. On the hitting side, hot streaks from Brewer Hicklen, Michael Martinez, and Patrick Clohisy raise the stakes as the MLB trade deadline approaches. Can this influx of high-ceiling prospects reshape Atlanta's roster strategy for the playoff push?

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