On Saturday afternoon, the Atlanta Braves will play the second game of their series with the Mets at Citi Field in New York.
They are in the middle of a three-game losing streak dating back to their series with the Chicago White Sox.
During Friday’s game, the Braves got hit with another injury.
The Braves wrote (via X) on Saturday: “The #Braves today recalled RHP Anthony Molina to Atlanta and placed RHP Spencer Strider on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation. Additionally, C Drake Baldwin begins a rehabilitation assignment tonight with Triple-A Gwinnett.”
Justin Verlander Trade Braves Must Consider
GettyJustin Verlander #35 of the Detroit Tigers looks on from the dugout during the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on April 26, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
One player the Braves should consider trading for is future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander.
The 43-year-old has only pitched in one game this season (on March 30).
That said, he is getting close to a return (and recently made two rehab starts).
According to MLB.com, Verlander could join the Tigers as soon as next week.
The Braves are a team that is trying to a win a World Series this season.
They should be as aggressive as possible at the deadline to make sure they have enough depth to sustain a deep run.
There is no question that the Tigers would have listen to a trade call if the Braves were willing to eat all of Verlander’s remaining salary.
GettyJustin Verlander #35 of the San Francisco Giants pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals in the top of the first inning at Oracle Park on September 22, 2025 in San Francisco, California.
Verlander had been coming off a strong 2025 season with the San Francisco Giants.
He went 4-11 with a 3.85 ERA in 29 starts.
In addition to the Tigers and Giants, the three-time Cy Young Award winner has also spent time with the New York Mets and Houston Astros.
With the Astros, Verlander won to World Series titles.
Why Should The Tigers Do It?
GettyJustin Verlander #35 of the Detroit Tigers looks into the dugout during the sixth inning of the game against the Texas Rangers at Comerica Park on May 25, 2014 in Detroit, Michigan.
Verlander joining the Tigers over the offseason was an incredible story.
That said, the team is just 29-41 in 70 games, which has them as the fourth-place team in the American League Central.
There is no sense in keeping Verlander on a high salary, and they could give one of their greatest players ever a chance to win a third World Series before the end of his career.
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