MLB Trade Deadline: 30 players most likely to move

CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 10: Todd Frazier #21 of the Chicago White Sox celebrates with Melky Cabrera #53 after the Chicago White Sox win the game against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field on June 10, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. The White Sox defeated the Indians 5-3. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /

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SAN DIEGO, CA – JUNE 29: Jaime Garcia #54 of the Atlanta Braves pitches during a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park on June 29, 2017 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images) /

22. Jaime Garcia, SP, Atlanta Braves

The Braves have played very well of late, having posted a 20-14 record since June 1. However, Atlanta entered its game Sunday 42-44 overall, 8.5 games back in the NL East and seven games out of the NL Wild Card race. In other words, the still rebuilding Braves are still likely to be sellers at the trade deadline.

Therefore, the Braves are probably willing to part with several veteran players this summer – especially those in the final year of their contracts. Among those meeting that criteria, lefty starter Jaime Garcia is one of the most likely to move, especially since he’s likely to bring back more than R.A. Dickey, a teammate in a similar situation.

The Braves traded for Garcia in the offseason, and as a 30-year-old, there was hope he would regain the form he showed during an eight-season stint with the Cardinals, and could be a long-term fixture in the rotation for the club. However, Garcia has posted a subpar 4.55 ERA and 4.38 FIP in 16 starts for the club, with 74 strikeouts, 37 walks and 12 home runs allowed. Garcia’s 17.7 percent strikeout rate is his lowest since 2008, and his 8.8 percent walk rate is his highest since 2010.

However, despite a ho hum season with the Braves, there are sure to be a few teams interested in adding Garcia to their starting rotation for the stretch run. The Cubs have struggled early in games and could use depth in the rotation, and with Garcia’s long tenure in St. Louis, Chicago is very familiar with his skillset. Other potential suitors might include the Royals, Rangers, Twins, Mariners and Orioles depending on how the rest of July shakes out.

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