While free agent pitching options are dwindling, new potential trade targets could be emerging for the Atlanta Braves. If the Braves wish to add a new starting pitcher this offseason, a trade is now likely their best option.
On Dec. 24, The Sporing News' Jackson Roberts proposed the idea that the Braves acquire Minnesota Twins right-hander Pablo López.
"López would be exactly what the Braves need--a fifth star to round out what could be one of the game's most dominant rotations," Roberts wrote. "He's also proven his durability more than the rest of the current Braves rotation, which would represent a crucial insurance policy.