Braves rumors: 3 in-house options and 1 trade to replace Max Fried

Braves rumors: A trade for Mike Clevinger

The Chicago White Sox are reeling, and expected to be sellers at the MLB Trade Deadline. FanSided’s Robert Murray felt the White Sox selling is one of the rare ‘truths’ early on in this MLB season, rather than an overreaction. While he admits it’s uncertain exactly how much talent the White Sox will want to sell given their current roster construction, Chicago is still likely to move some expiring deals.

"“It’s uncertain just how much team owner Jerry Reinsdorf would allow the front office to sell. There are plenty of players on expiring contracts, headlined by Lucas Giolito and Mike Clevinger, who could be attractive trade pieces. But would he allow general manager Rick Hahn to consider moving on from ace Dylan Cease or even Eloy Jimenez?”"

Mike Clevinger dealt with off-field issues this offseason. He faced allegations of domestic and child abuse, but after an investigation by police and MLB, was ultimately not suspended and won’t face charges.

So far this season, Clevinger has a 4.84 ERA, though he’s surely capable of more in the right circumstances. The White Sox are a trash heap at the moment, and everything that can go wrong, has. If not for the St. Louis Cardinals, their horrible start would be getting far more attention.

The ChiSox are destined to sell Clevinger at the deadline barring a shocking turnaround. Assuming the Braves need more pitching between now and then, he could be a decent fit.