# Atlanta Braves MAILBAG: What's the LEAST the Braves Can Do at the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline

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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: 2026-07-25T11:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Atlanta Braves' playoff hopes hinge on the MLB trade deadline: will Alex Anthopoulos finally make a blockbuster move? Jake Mastroianni breaks down the bare minimum the Braves must do to stay World Series contenders, spotlighting the urgent need for a true SP2 to pair with Chris Sale. With rivals like the Dodgers and Phillies looming, can Atlanta’s rotation keep pace, or is a veteran trade acquisition the only answer? Key discussions cover top pitching trade targets like Joe Ryan, Logan Webb, and Reid Detmers, possible minor league trade chips, and whether prospects such as Jim Jarvis should stay or go. Jake Mastroianni also examines Austin Riley’s hot streak, Ronald Acuña’s return timetable, and the Braves’ reluctance to steal bases despite speedy options. With expanded playoffs creating deadline chaos, this episode is packed with strategy, player analysis, and the burning question: will Atlanta do enough to chase the pennant?

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