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Atlanta Braves trade for Caleb Thielbar before playoff-eligibility deadline

Depth is a good thing and even at this late date, the Atlanta Braves are insuring that they have enough for the playoffs… though they are probably thinking about a different team.

Tigers announced they've traded LHP Caleb Thielbar to the #Braves for cash considerations. The 32-year-old last pitched in the majors for the Twins in 2015. Thielbar has a 3.30 ERA in 50 appearances with 16BB/92K in 76.1 IP for Triple-A Toledo this year.

Let’s first talk about this “trade”.

A lot of effort was expended in June and July to explain to the world that during this 2019 season, there would be one trade deadline… no waiver deals, no more trades… July 31st and we’re done.