3. Trade Deadline
Perhaps the most exciting time of the year for baseball fans is when the trade deadline is approaching. Front offices have to decide how aggresssive they are going to be in trying to reach the current year's goals or if they are going to set up for success further down the road.
With Alex Anthopopulos at the helm of the Braves ship, we fully anticipate him going all in and fighting to make the Braves World Series contenders in 2024. However, the performance of the ball club through the first half of July could dictate his decision making by July 30th.
If Atlanta falls off even more and is 12-15 games out of first place, AA may want the club to focus on grabbing the top Wild Card spot and being healthy for the playoffs. On the other hand, if they are a little more within striking distance, he could make some more impactful moves to give the team a chance to win the division.