4. Luis Robert Jr.
The White Sox outfielder has been a suspected trade deadline target each of the past two seasons. If there is one team that could be talked into an early season trade, it is Chicago. The White Sox are under no illusions that this will be another long season. The franchise continues to work on a rebuild that still appears far from finished.
Robert Jr. would boost Atlanta's power and likely thrive hitting around Ozuna, Albies, Riley, and Olson. The downside to this potential trade is what it would take to land the current White Sox star. There is a reason the move hasn't been made yet, and it is likely because of Chicago's asking price.
It is hard to see the White Sox offering their best hitter for a reasonable price in the first weeks of the season. What would Atlanta be willing to pay to have a concrete answer to replace Profar? The answer to this question determines whether or not this could be a fit.
5. Taylor Ward
When discussing potential Atlanta trade targets, you always must consider the Athletics and Los Angeles Angels. Both teams have a rich history of losing trades with the Braves. That could continue if the Angels are willing to move on from Ward early in the season.
Ward has shown surprising development as a power hitter and has put up solid numbers over the last year. Putting Ward in the left makes Atlanta's lineup far deeper and gives the team a third option when Profar is suspended again for the postseason.
The outfielder is a career .253 hitter and a reliable commodity at the plate. The numbers would likely take a jump playing in a lineup with far more protection and talent than Ward has been a part of. It's worth picking up the phone and finding out if the Angels would make the move.