With less than ten days from MLB’s trade deadline, each team is still finalizing their plans. What player should each NL East team target?<\/p>\n
The MLB trade deadline is less than ten days away, and deals have already begun. Today, we’re looking at the deal each National League East team should target before August 1st. The first-place Braves<\/a> hold an 11 1\/2 game lead, but the rest of the division has major implications on the NL wild-card standings. The Phillies<\/a> and Marlins<\/a> both sit only a half-game back of the playoffs. The New York Mets<\/a> sit seven games out of a playoff spot, while the Nationals<\/a> are at the bottom of the division. All in all, the NL East will be a significant factor at this year’s MLB trade deadline, regardless of buyer\/seller status. Let’s look at one deal each NL East team should target<\/p>\n The Braves have paced the National League for the length of the season. Set firmly in the buyer’s market, the Braves only major concern at this point is a thin bullpen hit by injuries. However, relievers like A.J. Minter, Jesse Chavez, and Dylan Lee are set to return in mid-August. The Braves would be better served upgrading in left field.\u00a0 Marcell Ozuna and Eddie Rosario have combined for 0.7 WAR. Dylan Carlson has struggled at the plate this season, putting up a below-average 92 WRC+. However, he’s under team control through 2026, and the Cardinals<\/a> are looking for pitching prospects. Carlson has not entered his prime and might benefit from a change of scenery. The Braves will offer pitching or a Major-League-ready position player blocked by their strong lineup.<\/p>\n Dylan Carlson defensive highlights pic.twitter.com\/BiwbsFVky1<\/a><\/p>\n — Random STL Cardinals (@RandomStlCards) July 20, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\nMLB Trade Deadline Targets for Each NL East Team<\/h2>\n
Atlanta Braves: Dylan Carlson<\/h3>\n
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