The Atlanta Braves are checking on starting pitching talent along with the rival New York Mets. According to New York Mets on SI’s Pat Ragazzo, both teams, among others, are interested in Padres starting pitchers Dylan Cease and Michael King. The Mets are reported to have specifically spoken with the Padres.
It sounds like the Atlanta Braves are still kicking the tires on a potential trade for Dylan Cease and/or Michael King, but they are far from alone in doing so.
The drama surrounding the San Diego Padres may have helped the Atlanta Braves land free agent Jurickson Profar.
The Braves have another option to work with now should they choose to make a deal with the Padres this offseason
While we await to see if the Braves will make a big trade ahead of Spring Training, let's look back at some all-time moves
The New York Mets aren't done adding to the rotation. Pat Ragazzo from Sports Illustrated reports they have their eyes on a pitcher from the San Diego Padres.
Late last spring, the 31-year-old switch-hitter re-signed with the Padres for $1 million plus incentives. It was his third tour with the team as he opted out of his deal after the 2022 season in search of a long-term deal. He ultimately landed with the Colorado Rockies only to rejoin the Padres in August 2023 after he was released.
Questions about the Padres’ ownership are having an impact on free agency. At least that was the impression that Jurickson Profar gave Friday, when he met with Atlanta media in a video call. The 31-year-old switch-hitter signed a three-year,
Relief pitcher Jesse Chavez has inked a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers. We have seen this movie before.
As the MLB offseason continues, the Braves have signed free agent outfielder and former Padre Jurickson Profar to a deal.
What about Pete Alonso? Will teams that have been criticized for inactivity like the San Diego Padres and Atlanta Braves make a big splash still? It's a lot that needs to be sorted out ...
The Braves just completed one of the best and strongest signings of the offseason, dollar for dollar: they got three years of Jurickson Profar for $42 million