With the Trade Deadline quickly approaching, contending teams are aggressively filling needs with various additions around the league, but the Braves have remained relatively quiet to this point. The rumor mill has been swirling however, with Atlanta reportedly having interest in controllable starting pitchers, a multitude of relief pitchers, and apparently Mike Moustakas. Reports surfaced on Thursday linking the Braves to third baseman Adrian Beltre of the Texas Rangers:
The Rangers are likely not done before Tuesday’s non-waiver Trade Deadline. Clubs are asking about their relievers and the Braves have become a longshot possibility to acquire third baseman Adrian Beltre.