Braves predicted to keep $73 million All-Star despite trade rumors

Braves predicted to keep $73 million All-Star despite trade rumors

The Atlanta Braves' season has not gone as fans and many experts expected. Making the postseason is unlikely, and the team could be active sellers at the trade deadline. Given Drake Baldwin's emergence and the team's struggles, there are rumors about Sean Murphy being traded. However, Sports Illustrated's Will Laws and Nick Selbe predicted the Braves would hold on to Murphy. "Catchers are rarely traded midseason, especially those as talented as …

Braves 2025 Trade Deadline Predictions

The Atlanta Braves have no choice but to sell at the trade deadline, but according to pretty much every MLB insider, they aren’t going the full-blown fire sale route. Alex Anthopoulos still believes in this core group. The goal in 2026 and beyond is to re-tool and compete immediately, so unless somebody blows him away with an offer, this could actually be a relatively quiet trade deadline for the Braves, with only a few guys on expiring contract…