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Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Atlanta Braves ‘Expected to Listen' On Trade Offers for 3 Star Players this Winter
The Atlanta Braves have signaled to teams ahead of the MLB trade deadline that they will be relatively passive sellers, only moving players on expiring contracts. Once the offseason arrives, though, it appears Atlanta's front office will be open to blockbuster deals. According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Braves are 'expected to listen to trade offers' this winter on catcher Sean Murphy, outfielder Michael Harris and second baseman Ozzie Albies. Related: Trading Murphy certainly makes the most sense from Atlanta's perspective. National League Rookie of the Year candidate Drake Baldwin (.834 OPS) is having a breakout season behind the plate. He has proven he can be the Braves' long-term catcher, which makes Murphy (.842 OPS) expendable at a time when other major league clubs are desperate for a catcher and few quality alternatives are available. Sean Murphy contract (): $15 million annual salary (2025-2028), $15 million club option for 2029 season Moving the veteran could also help Atlanta shed $15 million in payroll next season, if it moves him for prospects, or the All-Star catcher could be flipped to fill a position of need. Either way, Atlanta would be trading from a position of strength to improve its future outlook without taking a hit at catcher. Related: Albies, a three-time All-Star selection, will turn 29 in January. While he played a key role in the Braves' World Series title, he has a .628 OPS this season and a .238/.299/.370 triple-slash line over the last two years. While his $7 million club option for next season will almost certainly be picked up, Atlanta seems willing to make a change at second base. Michael Harris stats (): .211/.236/.324, .560 OPS in 355 at-bats Harris, the NL Rookie of the Year winner in 2022, has not come close to replicating his success from his first two seasons. The 24-year-old's OPS dropped from .808 (2023) to .722 last year and it now stands at .560 this season. Under contract through at least 2030, with club options for the following two seasons, a change of scenery might be viewed as benefiting all parties. Related Headlines Take a Look at Nike's Incredible Pro-Family Tribute for British Open Champ Scottie Scheffler Tennessee Titans QB Out For Season: 5 Early Replacement Options 5 NASCAR Drivers Having Breakout Seasons in 2025 Why Baltimore Orioles' Adley Rutschman May Face an Uncertain Future with Team
Yahoo
20-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Atlanta Braves ‘Expected to Listen' On Trade Offers for 3 Star Players this Winter
The Atlanta Braves have signaled to teams ahead of the MLB trade deadline that they will be relatively passive sellers, only moving players on expiring contracts. Once the offseason arrives, though, it appears Atlanta's front office will be open to blockbuster deals. According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Braves are 'expected to listen to trade offers' this winter on catcher Sean Murphy, outfielder Michael Harris and second baseman Ozzie Albies. Related: Trading Murphy certainly makes the most sense from Atlanta's perspective. National League Rookie of the Year candidate Drake Baldwin (.834 OPS) is having a breakout season behind the plate. He has proven he can be the Braves' long-term catcher, which makes Murphy (.842 OPS) expendable at a time when other major league clubs are desperate for a catcher and few quality alternatives are available. Sean Murphy contract (): $15 million annual salary (2025-2028), $15 million club option for 2029 season Moving the veteran could also help Atlanta shed $15 million in payroll next season, if it moves him for prospects, or the All-Star catcher could be flipped to fill a position of need. Either way, Atlanta would be trading from a position of strength to improve its future outlook without taking a hit at catcher. Related: Albies, a three-time All-Star selection, will turn 29 in January. While he played a key role in the Braves' World Series title, he has a .628 OPS this season and a .238/.299/.370 triple-slash line over the last two years. While his $7 million club option for next season will almost certainly be picked up, Atlanta seems willing to make a change at second base. Michael Harris stats (): .211/.236/.324, .560 OPS in 355 at-bats Harris, the NL Rookie of the Year winner in 2022, has not come close to replicating his success from his first two seasons. The 24-year-old's OPS dropped from .808 (2023) to .722 last year and it now stands at .560 this season. Under contract through at least 2030, with club options for the following two seasons, a change of scenery might be viewed as benefiting all parties. Related Headlines MLB Reporter Reveals 2 Cities League is Targeting for MLB Expansion, One City Ruled Out MLB Rumors: New York Yankees Eyeing 3 Diamondbacks Players, Fallback Plan at 3B 5 NFL Offseason Moves That Teams Will Regret NASCAR Xfinity results: BetRivers 200 winner, full NASCAR Xfinity Series stage results
Bloomberg
04-06-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Hong Kong IPOs, Share Sales Surge 600%
Hi, it's Julia Fioretti and Dong Cao in Hong Kong, where the mood is picking up thanks to some blockbuster deals in the capital markets this year. Elsewhere, it's a different story for IPOs in Saudi Arabia. Today's top stories
