This Atlanta Braves trade would replace Dansby Swanson and then some

The Atlanta Braves are far from set at shortstop after losing Dansby Swanson this offseason. They have a few trade options, headlined by Ha-seong Kim.

The San Diego Padres signed Xander Bogaerts this offseason and promised him the shortstop position. This likely moves Fernando Tatis Jr. to the outfield/designated hitter spot, and allows San Diego to trade for a surplus at a premium position.

Ha-seong Kim is an elite defensive player, and not bad at the plate either. He’s not about to make the NL All-Star team, but at shortstop, he will demand significant prospect capital. This is especially true when combined with another Padres trade asset — Trent Grisham.

Grisham won a Gold Glove last season despite hitting under the Mendoza line. Sure, hitting isn’t taken into account when announcing such an accomplishment — but the fact San Diego let him play 152 games despite being a hole in the lineup suggests he’s just THAT good defensively. Surely, he’d be good enough for the Braves.

Could the Atlanta Braves trade for a shortstop and outfielder?

Two for two? Could it be so simple?

Ian Anderson is coming off a down season, so his value has also decreased quite a bit. Still, he is just a year removed from being one of the keys of the Braves rotation.

Because they’d be selling low on Anderson, Vaughn Grissom would have to be included in this trade as well. Grisham struggled at the plate last year, but he’s a likely rebound candidate and won a Gold Glove last year. The Braves could move him to center, and Michael Harris II to left, and immediately fix their outfield woes. It would make the likes of Marcell Ozuna and Eddie Rosario a problem of the past.

Grissom is a substantial loss, but if Atlanta is truly at a point where this trade even enters the equation, then they have doubts. Grissom has a lot of promise, but he’s borderline position-less, despite what Ron Washington says.