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Atlanta Braves: 1 dream trade involving every other NL East team

By Mark Powell

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 18: Jorge Soler #12 of the Miami Marlins in action during the game against the New York Mets at Citi Field on June 18, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Christopher Pasatieri/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 18: Jorge Soler #12 of the Miami Marlins in action during the game against the New York Mets at Citi Field on June 18, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Christopher Pasatieri/Getty Images) /
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May 9, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Miami Marlins designated hitter Jorge Soler (12) hits a three run home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
May 9, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Miami Marlins designated hitter Jorge Soler (12) hits a three run home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /

Braves trade suitor: The Miami Marlins

If Atlanta is going to trade with any of their NL East rivals, the Marlins and Nationals are the most likely. Miami is a seller most years at the trade deadline, especially when it involves a rental player they will not be able to afford in the offseason.

Enter Jorge Soler, who hit one of the biggest home runs in Atlanta Braves postseason history.

Soler is having another explosive season from the plate, with 15 home runs and a .261/.337/.560 slash line. Soler has a player option after this season, and assuming he keeps hitting this well, he’d be a fool not to opt out and demand more than the $9 million the Marlins are on the hook for.

Deep down, Miami knows they are not destined to make a postseason run just yet. Soler can net them some decent prospect capital, even from a team like Atlanta given their familiarity. This deal, if proposed, could actually happen.

Grade: B

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