Braves-Padres trade idea lands $55 million starter in Atlanta, shuts door on Lucas Giolito rumors

Braves-Padres trade idea lands $55 million starter in Atlanta, shuts door on Lucas Giolito rumors originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Everyone seems to agree that the Atlanta Braves are missing something every team needs to make a deep postseason run: starting pitching depth.

For weeks, rumors have floated that the NL East club needs more reliable arms behind Chris Sale, who is waiting for Spencer Strider to return from the injured list . Can veterans Reynaldo Lopez and Martin Perez hold down the fort for now? Lucas Giolito is still a free agent, likely seeking a higher-priced contract than teams are willing to offer.

"If Atlanta could add Giolito to their roster, it would add tremendous depth," FanSided's Austin Owens wrote a few weeks ago. "Even if it is something as simple as putting Giolito in the rotation and moving Grant Holmes to the bullpen, it could make a massive difference for the Braves. " It may be too late for the Braves to wait until the trade deadline, but if they are still in contention come August, Bleacher Report's Zachary D.

Rymer has an idea that doesn't include Giolito. Braves named landing spot for 4. 51 ERA veteran from Padres In all likelihood, the San Diego Padres will not be sellers at the deadline unless their season goes in an unanticipated direction.