Braves Prioritizing Offensive Upgrades Over Rotation at Trade Deadline

According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Braves have concentrated their early deadline focus on offensive additions rather than starting pitching. Atlanta struggled badly on offense in June, finishing last in runs, home runs, and all three slash categories, though they appear to have rebounded in July. The team plans to spend the next few weeks evaluating internal rotation options behind Chris Sale before deciding whether to pursue a starter. A major offensive acquisition before the deadline remains the more likely near-term move.