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MLB Rumors: NL West pitching war, Braves in on JV, Cards aren’t done

By Zach Pressnell

Justin Verlander #35 of the New York Mets delivers during the seventh inning against the Chicago White Sox at Citi Field on July 19, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
Justin Verlander #35 of the New York Mets delivers during the seventh inning against the Chicago White Sox at Citi Field on July 19, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images) /
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MLB Rumors: Braves mentioned as a potential suitor for Justin Verlander, again

It seems like every year, the Braves make a move that completely shifts the outlook of the National League. Alex Anthopoulos has truly gained a reputation for being a trade deadline wizard and he looks to continue to work his magic with mere hours left before the trade deadline.

Atlanta hasn’t been the most active team in the trade market this season, but that seems bound to change. Recent rumors have connected Atlanta to the biggest piece currently on the trade market: Justin Verlander. Yeah, that isn’t a typo. Justin Verlander could end up in Atlanta by the days end. And it would completely destroy a lot of hope for other teams in the NL.

If the Braves were to add Verlander, they would be taking a three-time Cy Young winner and adding him to the best team in the league, which already has an incredible offense and the MLB leader in strikeouts. A healthy Atlanta team could trot out Justin Verlander, Spencer Strider and Max Fried across a three-game stretch.

While nothing is certain and a Verlander trade is still far from complete, it’s incredibly noteworthy that Atlanta is once again in on the 40-year-old ace. If they can make a trade happen, the MLB is in big, big trouble.

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