The Atlanta Braves had a disappointing season by their standards last season. They were eliminated in the National League Wild Card and have seen some key players leave in free agency.
Max Fried left the Braves to sign with the New York Yankees. The Braves need to find a way to replace him and his innings. With Corbin Burnes signing with the Arizona Diamondbacks, FanSided's Cody Williams suggested it opens the door for the Braves to make a "risky" trade for Jordan Montgomery.
"With Burnes now in Arizona, there frankly isn't a spot in the D'Backs rotation for Montgomery after his ill-fated signing with the club after missing spring training.