2 to trade, 2 to keep- 3. Bryce Elder (trade)
It is time the Atlanta Braves move on from the Bryce Elder experiment. Besides the first half of the 2023 season, Elder has been a mediocre starting pitcher. Over the last three years, he has had the constant battle of being called up and being sent back down.
So far in 2024 at the big league level, Elder is 1-4 with a 6.35 ERA. Although those are not attractive numbers, his past success may make him marketable to other organizations. The Braves have enough pitching in the majors and farm system that they can afford Elder's departure.
Bryce Elder was just effective enough in a spot start for the @Braves (5IP 4H 3ER 2BB 1K). He kept the game close which allowed the team to rally. Bryce's slider was especially effective - winning our Starting Pitcher Pitch of the Day for July 8th pic.twitter.com/Lf0EwmbjKi
— Baseball Prospectus (@baseballpro) July 9, 2024
Elder has enough upside that there would be teams out there at the trade deadline willing to take a chance on a 25-year-old starter with an All-Star Game appearance. If Atlanta could land a veteran outfielder with some power, like Cubs Cody Bellinger for example, in exchange for Elder, it would be a deal worth making.