Giants enter deadline as sellers after five straight playoff misses
Giants plan veteran trades after missing playoffs five straight years.
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MLB 2026 Trade Deadline
Player trades and roster moves around the MLB trade deadline, including acquisitions and departures by various teams.
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2026-08-13 to 2026-11-10 · UTC publication dates
Coverage begins 3 Aug, 08:52 UTC
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What happened
Atlanta Braves roster depleted by injuries to multiple starting pitchers
The Atlanta Braves were missing several key starters heading into the stretch run. Spencer Strider was placed on the injured list in June with elbow inflammation and could miss the rest of the season. Spencer Schwellenbach, who had surgery to remove bone spurs from his elbow in February, was still working his way back to his season debut. Reynaldo López was placed on the injured list on Sunday with left knee inflammation.
Atlanta Braves acquire pitcher Tyler Mahle from San Francisco Giants
The Atlanta Braves acquired veteran starter Tyler Mahle from the San Francisco Giants before the trade deadline. The Giants received minor-league pitcher Anthony Molina in the deal. Mahle, 31, was posting a 5.13 ERA over 18 starts with the Giants in 2026 after signing a one-year, $10 million contract with them.
Atlanta Braves lead National League East by eight games
Despite injuries to multiple starting pitchers, the Atlanta Braves remained in first place in the National League East since April 8 and held an eight-game lead over the second-place Philadelphia Phillies.
Tyler Mahle's performance statistics in 2026 season
Tyler Mahle posted a 5.13 ERA over 18 starts with the San Francisco Giants in 2026, with a home run rate that nearly tripled from his 2025 performance. He was 3-9 with the Giants but improved in July with a 2.82 ERA and two wins.
San Francisco Giants have missed playoffs for fifth consecutive season
The San Francisco Giants were on pace to miss the playoffs for the fifth consecutive season, with a 47-65 record under first-year manager Tony Vitello, the third-worst record in the National League.
San Francisco Giants expected to trade multiple veterans before deadline
Following the trade of Tyler Mahle, the San Francisco Giants were expected to trade additional veterans before Monday evening's trade deadline, including All-Star second baseman Luis Arraez and 2021 AL Cy Young Award winner Robbie Ray.
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Braves acquire Mahle to reinforce rotation amid injury challenges
Braves acquire Mahle to reinforce rotation while leading NL East by eight games.