Strider and Waldrep Injuries Pushing Braves Toward Trade Deadline Action
Two rotation injuries are forcing Atlanta to evaluate external pitching options before the deadline.
Spencer Strider and AJ Waldrep are both dealing with injuries that have thinned the Braves' starting rotation. The dual absences are reportedly influencing Atlanta's front office thinking heading into the trade deadline. The Braves may look to acquire starting pitching to compensate for the lost depth. Beat reporter coverage suggests this is an active organizational concern rather than speculation.
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