3 former Atlanta Braves who could be available at trade deadline

With the MLB trade deadline looming, these three former Braves could become available as Atlanta looks to fortify for a World Series run.

The Braves have dealt with a frustrating wave of injuries this year but they’re still at the top of the NL East and gunning for second World Series triumph in three years.

To go all the way Atlanta knows they will have to add some reinforcements before the MLB trade deadline. That was a key element to their 2021 championship. Replicating the impact of those savvy additions would be essential to another.

There will be options from all around the league but what about some names that are already near and dear to the hearts of Braves fans?

Former Atlanta Braves who could be available at trade deadline: Joc Pederson

Joc Pederson made pearls all the rage in Atlanta in 2021 as he helped the Braves reach World Series glory. But he was only with the team for half of a season before moving on in free agency to the Giants.

A season and change later, Pederson is due for free agency again and San Francisco has reasons to ship him off rather than watch him walk away for nothing.

The Giants are in third place in the NL West and may be more likely to get in a tangle with the Padres for fourth place than to challenge the Diamondbacks for second or the Dodgers for first.

If they SF does become sellers at the deadline, the Braves at least have to ponder the idea of bringing back Pederson. Trading for him midseason worked once before after all.