Atlanta Braves rumors: 3 biggest trade deadline mistakes

CINCINNATI, OH - JULY 27: Brandon Drury #22 of the Cincinnati Reds is congratulated by his teammates after scoring a run during the first inning of the game against the Miami Marlins at Great American Ball Park on July 27, 2022 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) /

2 of 3

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Brandon Drury. (Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports) /

The Braves didn’t trade for Brandon Drury

Brandon Drury would have been an extremely good fit for the Atlanta Braves for the rest of the season because of his versatility.

He has been with the Reds this year but he was traded to the Padres, a team that the Braves could run into in the playoffs. With the Reds, he hit .274/.335/.520 with 20 home runs, 59 RBI, 22 doubles, and an OPS+ of 128.

He would have been a perfect fit for the Braves because he could have filled in a lot of holes. While second baseman Ozzie Albies is on the injured list, he could play second base. When Albies returns, he could be the left fielder or DH that they need or even a great, late-inning bench bat/platoon partner.

This season, he has played third, second, first, shortstop, and right field but he has also played left. Having that kind of versatility while hitting very well was exactly what the Braves needed right now … but the Padres got him instead … for one prospect. That’s it.

Home/Atlanta Braves