Braves predicted to trade Ozzie Albies for $56M Cy Young winner to bolster starting rotation
The Braves could make an in division trade, marking the end with one of their most beloved guys.
Braves predicted to trade Ozzie Albies for $56M Cy Young winner to bolster starting rotation originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Atlanta Braves battled injuries throughout the 2025 season, affecting both position players and pitchers.
So far in 2026, the injury bug has continued to impact the starting rotation. One of the key names is Hurston Waldrep , who is now expected to be sidelined until around midseason. “The Atlanta Braves' rotation took another hit Sunday when manager Walt Weiss said right-hander Hurston Waldrep may need surgery to remove "loose bodies" found in his arm.
Waldrep complained of discomfort after throwing batting practice. Weiss said an MRI showed no ligament damage, but the team is waiting to learn more after Waldrep has additional tests,” ESPN wrote. The Braves have been linked to potentially adding another starter, and one proposed trade would send Ozzie Albies to the Miami Marlins in exchange for Sandy Alcantara.
“We expect the Braves to have the better offense between these two teams. So far this season, they have scored seven more runs, and we don't expect that gap to close. Because of that, Albies could see his RBIs and runs scored take a bit of a dip in Miami.