Braves: 3 familiar faces to trade for not named Joc Pederson or Jorge Soler

Former Braves to trade for: Adam Duvall

Atlanta is lacking in the outfield, specifically at the corners. Adam Duvall, currently of the Boston Red Sox but previously a World Series hero for the Braves, could fit that mold.

Duvall got off to an electric start to the regular season, but then suffered an unfortunate injury. He has since returned, and is slashing .280/.366/.598 with five home runs in 23 games. He has played in right field and center field for Boston this season, but a switch to left were he to take over for Eddie Rosario isn’t out of the question.

The veteran outfielder has fond memories about his days in Atlanta. In a recent interview with FanSided’s Robert Murray, he discussed his connection to the Braves.

“Obviously, I was able to walk right back into the clubhouse. I had been there for three years before that. I stepped in and we didn’t skip a beat. The other guys … it just goes to show how important a good clubhouse is. If you bring guys in, it’s easier for them to just jump right in and mesh. If you have a bunch of “I” guys, then it’s a little tougher. The group we had that year was fantastic. We came back 11 or 12 games from the Mets and won the division and win the World Series. We clicked at the right time and that’s really what baseball is all about,” Duvall told Murray.

Duvall also remembers his World Series grand slam quite well, saying it’s one of his best career moments because of the meaning behind it for him personally.

“Before the game, my grandma was in bad shape. I got to FaceTime her. I didn’t know if I was going to see her again. That really was tough for me before that game. I actually told her, ‘I’m going to hit you a home run tonight.’ God was there because the first pitch, I ended up hitting a grand slam. That was meant to be,” Duvall said.

How can you not root for a guy like that?

Duvall back in Braves colors is meant to be.