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Braves Hesitate as Phillies Pounce Ahead of MLB Trade Deadline
31 Jul
Summary
- Braves have talent but poor record, expected to sell players
- Cy Young winner Alcantara drawing interest despite recent struggles
- Mets, Phillies in market for center fielder as deadline approaches

With the MLB trade deadline rapidly approaching, several teams are facing critical decisions as they look to bolster their rosters for a playoff push. The Atlanta Braves, despite having a talented roster, have a poor record and are widely expected to be sellers at the deadline. However, the Braves have made only a minor trade so far, leaving many to wonder if they will do something more substantial.
One of the most intriguing trade candidates is Miami Marlins pitcher Sandy Alcantara, who won the Cy Young Award just three years ago. Despite a 6.36 ERA this season, Alcantara's recent strong performances have sparked a bidding war, with the Mets and other teams reportedly interested in acquiring the hard-throwing right-hander.
Elsewhere, the Philadelphia Phillies have been aggressive in their pursuit of upgrades, having already traded for reliever Jhoan Durán and center fielder Harrison Bader. The Mets, too, are in the market for a center fielder, with Luis Robert Jr. of the Chicago White Sox and Alek Thomas of the Arizona Diamondbacks among the potential targets.
As the deadline approaches, teams will be looking to make the moves that can give them the best chance of reaching the playoffs and making a deep postseason run. The coming days are sure to be filled with high-stakes negotiations and potentially franchise-altering trades.