The Braves have been in the market for a starting pitcher but have yet to reel one in.
The club was in on Aaron Nola and even reportedly offered him a lucrative six-year deal that would’ve been the biggest free agent contract in franchise history had he agreed.
Alex Anthopoulos confirmed they have been involved in discussions for free agents and trade targets, but nothing has come to fruition. We can add another possible target, though.
The Mariners have received “steady trade interest” in pitcher Bryce Miller, according to MLB Network’s Jon Morosi.
Mariners RHP Bryce Miller is drawing steady trade interest, as Seattle looks to add offense despite payroll limits.
It is difficult to envision Miller being dealt unless the Mariners (a) acquire an impact bat in the trade and (b) also add a starter via trade or FA.@MLBNetwork
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) December 14, 2023
Now, Miller is not the frontline starter that many Braves fans are hoping for, but he’d certainly bolster the rotation.
Miller finished the 2023 campaign with an 8-7 record across 25 starts, accruing a 4.32 ERA while fanning 119 batters in 131.1 innings. However, his season was a tale of two cities.
In his first 13 starts, he posted a respectable 3.50 ERA while limiting opposing batters to a .204 average across 69.1 innings pitched, which is more than impressive for a first-timer.
Though he wasn’t able to stay consistent, Seattle, who is known for developing pitching, is high on the kid. Morosi noted that it’s “difficult to imagine Miller being dealt” unless they acquire an impact bat or another starter to replace him via trade or free agency.
The Braves and Mariners have already hammered out one deal, bringing Jarred Kelenic to Atlanta in what was essentially a salary dump for Seattle. Given the Braves’ plethora of bats, a deal could work itself out. Vaughn Grissom, Marcell Ozuna, and Travis d’Arnaud could all interest a Mariners offense that desperately needs an influx of talent.
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