With the Atlanta Braves falling further out of contention, these established veterans are more closer to trade talks than fans might think.

Things continue to go from bad to worse for the Braves. Not only did they lose their fourth straight game last night, but they also lost another starting pitcher, as Grant Holmes left the game early and was placed on the IL with elbow discomfort.

One day after acquiring Erick Fedde, the Braves traded a player to be named later or cash to the Yankees for Carlos Carrasco.

The Atlanta Braves certainly aren't where anyone in the building and out of the building among the fan base expected as we come up to the MLB Trade Deadline on

Unless something changes drastically in the final days leading up to the trade deadline, the Braves’ plan appears to be pretty clear. Atlanta is going to ship off their spare parts, like Marcell Ozuna,

According to The Athletic's Jim Bowden, while the Braves "are not looking to move on from" veteran second baseman Ozzie Albies, they will still "listen to inquiries" leading up to the July 31 trade deadline.

ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan believes that the Braves won't make any shocking moves at the upcoming trade deadline.

Marcell Ozuna's days in Atlanta appear to be numbered, and reliever Pierce Johnson is available in trade, too. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

Braves Rumors: Atlanta Has ‘Zero Interest’ in Trading Ronald Acuna Jr., Says Insider As of now, the Acuna trade rumors appear to be merely speculation as a result of the Braves’ poor start ...

The Atlanta Braves could have exactly the kind of trade suitor they need for Raisel Iglesias, but fans may want to temper their expectations.