With less than 48 hours to go before the MLB trade deadline on Aug. 1, the World Series favorite Atlanta Braves are looking to add just a couple more pieces to put them over the top.
And as they target a starting pitcher, the organization did their due diligence by checking in on New York Mets' superstar Justin Verlander, according to MLB Network's Jon Morosi.
However, it seems like the two division rivals have not been in active trade discussions thus far over the 40-year-old right-hander
This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.