On Saturday afternoon, the Atlanta Braves will play the second game of their series with the Mets at Citi Field in New York.
They are in the middle of a three-game losing streak dating back to their series with the Chicago White Sox.
UPDATE: The Braves won Saturday’s game 3-1.
During Friday’s game, the Braves got hit with another injury.
The Braves wrote (via X) on Saturday: “The #Braves today recalled RHP Anthony Molina to Atlanta and placed RHP Spencer Strider on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation. Additionally, C Drake Baldwin begins a rehabilitation assignment tonight with Triple-A Gwinnett.”
Verlander Trade Braves Must Consider
One player the Braves should consider trading for is future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander.
The 43-year-old has only pitched in one game this season (on March 30).
That said, he is getting close to a return (and recently made two rehab starts).
According to MLB.com, Verlander could join the Tigers as soon as next week.
No decision yet on next step for Justin Verlander.
The Braves are a team that is trying to win a World Series this season.
They should be as aggressive as possible at the trade deadline to make sure they have enough depth to sustain a deep run.
There is no question that the Tigers would have to listen to their call if the Braves were willing to eat all of Verlander’s remaining salary.
Verlander had been coming off a strong 2025 season with the San Francisco Giants.
He went 4-11 with a 3.85 ERA in 29 starts.
In addition to the Tigers and Giants, the three-time Cy Young Award winner has also spent time with the New York Mets and Houston Astros.
With the Astros, Verlander won two World Series titles.
Why Should The Tigers Do It?
Verlander joining the Tigers over the offseason was an incredible story.
That said, the team is just 29-41 in 70 games, which has them as the fourth-place team in the American League Central.
There is no sense in keeping Verlander on a high salary, and they could give one of their greatest players ever a chance to win a third World Series before the end of his career.
Justin Verlander Trade Atlanta Braves And Detroit Tigers Must Consider