DEADLINE: Skubal, OR Two Starters, a Bullpen Arm, AND a Bat vs Lefties? | Atlanta Braves Podcast

Lindsay Crosby breaks down Atlanta’s trade deadline needs, arguing the Braves must add at least one postseason-caliber starter and likely a high-leverage reliever, with rotation and bullpen decisions tightly linked by non-optionable arms. He weighs a “quality” move like Tarik Skubal versus spreading resources across multiple additions, preferring two starters plus a bullpen arm. He also highlights an under-discussed offensive issue: the Braves’ poor production vs left-handed pitching (92 wRC+, low walk rate, sub-.400 slug), and suggests targeting a bat—often a right-handed outfielder—who can hit lefties. Potential names discussed include Skubal, Casey Mize, Kevin Gausman, Reid Detmers, Michael Wacha, Taylor Ward, and Lane Thomas, with an ideal outcome being four total additions. Buy Braves Today merch: bravestoday.store Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/wksQqVNEpX Follow Lindsay on Twitter: @CrosbyBaseball Read our written work: bravestoday.substack.com Get 20% off at NCase Cards with promo code "BravesToday Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.