Up until this past week, we thought the approach for the Atlanta Braves heading into the trade deadline was clear.
There were no concerns about the lineup, but plenty of concerns about the starting rotation and bullpen.
Those concerns for the starting rotation and bullpen still exist, but recent injuries have thrown a wrench into the deadline approach.
You never want to have injuries to key players, but it’s kind of a blessing in disguise that this happened right before the trade deadline.
Nick Markakis and Dansby Swanson have already been placed on the IL, and Ronald Acuna Jr.