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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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WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 24: Carl Edwards Jr. #58 of the Washington Nationals pitches against the San Diego Padres during the seventh inning at Nationals Park on May 24, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 24: Carl Edwards Jr. #58 of the Washington Nationals pitches against the San Diego Padres during the seventh inning at Nationals Park on May 24, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /

Braves trade suitor: The Washington Nationals

While the Washington Nationals are rebuilding, they don’t have too many star rentals available. Just a season after making the Juan Soto trade in a deal that included an absolute haul of San Diego Padres prospects, the Nats are in the next step of their rebuild — watching all that young talent pay off, and helping them develop.

There are a few players on the periphery, of course, including relief pitcher Carl Edwards Jr. Edwards has an ERA of 2.18 in 22 appearances so far for Washington. Now, because the Nationals aren’t very good, many of those outings have been low-leverage compared to a team competing for the postseason. Still, though, Edwards would be a tremendous upgrade for a Braves team searching for bullpen help.

While not necessarily the biggest name on the trade market, Edwards Jr. is a very Alex Anthopoulos-esque addition. He’s under the radar, and can add pitching depth at the back end of the Braves bullpen. Atlanta has made similar moves in recent trade deadlines. Why stop now?

Some recent struggles from Raisel Iglesias and A.J. Minter have Atlanta baseball fans wondering if this ‘pen can hold up. Bringing Edwards into the mix should help matters.

Grade: B+

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