Summary
The Atlanta Braves are expected to seek a new starting pitcher in the offseason due to instability in their pitching lineup this past season. A baseball insider predicts that the Braves may acquire St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Sonny Gray. Gray, a three-time All-Star, has expressed openness to a trade as the Cardinals aim to rebuild.
Key Facts
- The Atlanta Braves used 18 different starting pitchers this past season.
- Only six of these pitchers made 10 or more starts.
- Braves are potentially looking for additional reliable pitchers.
- Sportswriter Bob Nightengale predicts the Braves might acquire Sonny Gray from the Cardinals.
- Sonny Gray is a three-time All-Star with a current ERA of 4.28.
- Gray has expressed he is open to being traded as the Cardinals plan to rebuild.
- The Cardinals had signed Gray to a three-year, $75 million contract before last season.
