5 more possible reliever trade options for the Atlanta Braves

5. John Schreiber/BOS

There are two possible problems with getting John Schreiber from the Red Sox.  First is that Boston is still in a bit of limbo about what they should do this weekend.  But at 50-51 on the year and sitting in last place, you’d think they ought to consider a few changes.

The other problem involves Schreiber himself.  He’s probably too good to get.

This is a 28-year-old who isn’t a free agent until after the 2026 season and has a 1.66 ERA over 38 innings while sporting a 0.763 WHIP.  He can also save a game in a pinch (3 saves).  Oh my.

But with 44 strikeouts and just 8 walks, you’d think he ought to be on the radar.  But while most relievers shouldn’t cost much to get, there might be an exception to that rule here, for the Red Sox… are truly in a quandary about how they should proceed right now:  reboot or reload?

4. Joe Jimenez/DET

No problem in determining whether Detroit is a seller: that ship sailed some time ago.  But Joe Jimenez does have another year of team control beyond 2022 (which might still be attractive to the Braves).

His numbers are solid:  3 ERA, 0.974 WHIP (though that’s greatly reduced from prior years) and in 39 innings, he’s K’s 55 while walking just 8.

Clearly something has clicked into place for him this season as his walks are way down and he hasn’t yet hit a batter (8 HBP last season).  Even his game logs are appealing… and unsurprisingly, when he has had a rare breakdown, walks were usually involved.

In addition, his homer rate was cut in half year-over-year, and hitter OPS is also way down to a paltry .557.  Get me some of that in the Braves bullpen!