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Atlanta Braves: Five Possible Trade Deadline Targets

By Matthew Mastandrea

ATLANTA, GA - MAY 16: Ozzie Albies #1 of the Atlanta Braves dives safely for third base on his triple hit in the eighth inning against the Chicago Cubs at SunTrust Park on May 16, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - MAY 16: Ozzie Albies #1 of the Atlanta Braves dives safely for third base on his triple hit in the eighth inning against the Chicago Cubs at SunTrust Park on May 16, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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ANAHEIM, CA – MAY 17: Chris Archer #22 of the Tampa Bay Rays pitches against Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the second inning at Angel Stadium on May 17, 2018 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images)
ANAHEIM, CA – MAY 17: Chris Archer #22 of the Tampa Bay Rays pitches against Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the second inning at Angel Stadium on May 17, 2018 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images) /

Add an Ace with Archer 

 Chris Archer is a guy that has been on the Braves radar for a few years now, and he could quite possibly complete their rotation.

The 29-year-old righty is off to a rough start this year, but it shouldn’t be cause for concern. Archer is coming off a brilliant performance against the Angels going 6 and 2/3’s innings allowing no runs while striking out five. Archer has pitched to a 3-3 record this season with a 5.01 ERA.

Another factor that might convince the Braves to go after Archer is that his price will be much lower than last year. Archer only has one year left on his contract, and as mentioned before his performance hasn’t been stellar this year, which could allow Atlanta to persuade the Rays to lower the prospect price.

The Braves are loaded with pitching prospects, and we quite possibly could see the promotion of Kolby Allard to the majors sooner rather than later. However, with that being said, the Braves front office won’t balk at the chance to add a proven ace like Archer if the price is right.

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