Atlanta Braves 2018 Trade Deadline Targets
By Kit Anderson
2. The Braves have interest in adding veteran Adrian Beltre
This may be my favorite rumor not involving improving the relief pitching. There is a lot to sort through here for a potential deal for both sides. The biggest problem with such a deal is Beltre will have to agree to any deal the Rangers make.
He has made it known he is willing to be traded into a good situation. The Rangers seem unlikely to deal him unless it was into a contending situation. According to all reports, the Rangers may or may not trade Adrian.
If they do choose to trade him it will be into a good situation and with the team believing they can resign the veteran slugger this off-season.
It seems likely he will simply be a two-month rental if he is dealt and head back to the Rangers after attempting to help make a postseason push.
With all of this in mind, it seems likely the Braves could acquire Beltre for a minor prospect or two if he is willing to come to Atlanta.
He would be the perfect balance adding veteran leadership to a very young team while being a player who still needs an occasional day off providing playing time for resurgent Johan Camargo.