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Braves: 3 trades to help them overtake the Mets in the NL East

By Tim Boyle

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 03: Managers Buck Showalter #11 of the New York Mets and Brian Snitker #43 of the Atlanta Braves talk with the field umpires before the game at Citi Field on May 03, 2022 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 03: Managers Buck Showalter #11 of the New York Mets and Brian Snitker #43 of the Atlanta Braves talk with the field umpires before the game at Citi Field on May 03, 2022 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /
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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – MAY 22: Trey Mancini #16 of the Baltimore Orioles runs to first base against the Tampa Bay Rays at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on May 22, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images) /

3) Braves: Trey Mancini could be a big bat to put in at the DH spot

Marcell Ozuna hasn’t done much for the Braves whether he has started in left field or the DH spot. If the Braves truly want to catch the Mets, they need to be willing to make baseball decisions like the one they made when they designated Robinson Cano for assignment.

Ozuna might not quite be at DFA level. Owed $37 million after this year, Atlanta may instead want to start him a little less. They could have a good excuse to do so if they traded for Trey Mancini.

Mancini can help the Braves catch the Mets for a number of reasons. For one: he would be a nice addition for New York as their DH. Preventing him from landing with the Mets would give the Braves an added bonus to target someone like this Baltimore Orioles slugger.

Mancini has been a good hitter for several years. This season is no exception. The mostly first baseman but sometimes corner outfielder would have the same role in Atlanta as he does in Baltimore. The major difference is he’d be playing with much higher stakes.

The last time the Orioles made the postseason was Mancini’s first year in the big leagues when he played only 5 regular season games. His success has gone unrewarded with any trip to the playoffs. With a mutual deal for $10 million next season or a $250K buyout, he’s someone Atlanta could use as more than a rental. This year, he could even help the Braves catch the Mets.

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