DEAL CONFIRMED: Braves Swing Blockbuster Trade For $25 Million Pitcher
The Atlanta Braves finally made a big move this offseason when they agreed to terms on a free-agent contract with outfielder Jurickson Profar.
Profar is coming off a huge year with the San Diego Padres, but he likely won’t be the only acquisition the Braves make.
FanSided’s Chris Landers recently predicted the Braves would swing a blockbuster trade following their signing of Profar. Landers predicts Atlanta will land Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Jordan Montgomery in a trade.
“Spencer Strider looks set to return not too deep into the 2025 season, but the Braves could use some insurance, as well as another option to toss into the Grant Holmes/Bryce Elder/Ian Anderson/AJ Smith-Shawver mix when he does get back on the mound,” Landers wrote. “The Arizona Diamondbacks have made no effort to hide the fact that (Jordan) Montgomery is available, especially after signing Corbin Burnes over the winter, and Atlanta could likely acquire him with nothing more than a mid-tier prospect and a promise to pay down some $10 million of his deal or so.
“Montgomery had a disastrous 2024 season, but he also was adjusting to a new team after signing in Spring Training. His previous track record feels much closer to his actual ability, and he could be exactly the innings eater this team needs given the injury risk inherent with Strider, Chris Sale, and Reynaldo Lopez.”
Montgomery is a perfect buy-low option right now.
The lefty is coming off a horrendous year and Arizona would likely eat a large chunk of his contract to move him.
If he returns to form, the Braves could land quite a steal. If he struggles again, the Braves can always cut him and go with a younger guy in his place.
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