3 trades Braves shouldn't wait until the deadline to make

3 trades Braves shouldn’t wait until the deadline to make

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 01: Ketel Marte #4 of the Arizona Diamondbacks attempts to make a play on a triple hit off the center field wall by Francisco Lindor #12 of the New York Mets during the sixth inning at Chase Field on June 01, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) /

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CINCINNATI, OHIO – JUNE 01: Nick Castellanos #2 of the Cincinnati Reds hits a single in the fourth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Great American Ball Park on June 01, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /

2. Nick Castellanos

Elsewhere, how about right fielder Nick Castellanos? He’s been downright superb this year. Seriously, the man has been on a complete and total tear at the dish, as he’s hitting .361, with 12 dingers and 31 RBI.

Imagine if Atlanta were to add him to the middle of the lineup. It’d cause the rest of the NL East to have a panic attack. The 6-foot-4, 203-pounder has a towering presence at the plate as well. Similar to Marte, Castellanos wouldn’t come cheap, but the Reds are 24-29 this season and could look to be sellers.

1. Joey Gallo

As for Gallo, he’s suiting up for the 22-36 Texas Rangers. Another rough year for the AL West club? That’s not a surprise at all. Gallo would be the cheapest of these three options, as his .205 average is nothing to write home about. However, his nine homers are impressive power numbers.

With Atlanta in need of outfield help, Gallo could be a cheap option to help the team out, while providing some power for the lineup. Who knows, maybe a fresh start with the Braves can help heat his bat up.

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