# Atlanta Braves MAILBAG: Which Trade Does AA Need to Focus on First?

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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: 2026-06-20T10:30:00+00:00
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Atlanta Braves face mounting pressure as the trade deadline approaches—will Alex Anthopoulos secure a frontline starter to anchor the rotation behind Chris Sale? Concerns rise as key injuries to Ronald Acuña Jr., Drake Baldwin, Michael Harris, and pitching depth put the team’s playoff hopes in jeopardy. Jake Mastroianni explores whether the offense can recover, if Bryce Elder is reliable as a No. 2, and which prospects should be protected in potential blockbuster trades. Key highlights feature discussions on the urgency to bolster the starting rotation, the diminishing need for bullpen reinforcements, and hopes for Austin Riley to regain form despite persistent struggles against breaking balls. Player development updates for Hurston Waldrep and AJ Smith-Shawver, realistic trade packages for arms like Joe Ryan or Griffin Canning, and debate over Drake Baldwin’s status as MLB’s best catcher keep Braves fans on edge. Will Anthopoulos make the moves required to keep Atlanta’s championship window open?

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