The Atlanta Braves Should Consider Trading These Five Players

CHICAGO, IL - MAY 14: Jose Bautista (L) of the Atlanta Braves is greeted by Tyler Flowers (C) and Nick Markakis (R) of the Atlanta Braves after hitting a three-run homer against the Chicago Cubs during the fifth inning while wearing the #42 to commemorate Jackie Robinson Day on May 14, 2018 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images) /

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ST PETERSBURG, FL – MAY 8: Charlie Culberson #16 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates with teammates after a 1-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on May 8, 2018, at Tropicana Field in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) /

3. Move on From Underachieving Charlie Culberson and Bring Back a Familiar Face

Charlie Culberson seems like a great guy and fills whatever role the Braves ask him to take on. Those are good skills to have, but an even better one is the ability to hit. A skill Charlie seems to lack.

So far this season Culberson is hitting an awful .196 and his at-bats are almost foregone conclusions. The Braves need a utility infielder, but one who can hit. Culberson could likely find a home with another team in need of a utility man.

The Braves seem to have a wealth of them with Johan Camargo more than capable of serving that role once Dansby Swanson returns. Once that happens Culberson should be on the move and in his place the Braves should call up a familiar face.

Phil Gosselin is hitting .293 so far this season with the Triple-A Stripers and is a far better hitter than Charlie. While his defense may not be as sharp, he fills the role just as effectively and is a more balanced player.

Culberson was part of a salary dump trade between the Dodgers and Braves. It is now time to dump his salary and move on to a bench piece who can provide something Culberson cannot, quality at-bats.

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