Braves' top RHP prospect deemed most likely to be traded this winter

Jared Bloom

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The 2025 season was not one that Atlanta Braves fans will want to remember. They missed the postseason for the first time since 2017. 

The club was hammered with injuries this past season, making it tough to get anything rolling. Now, the front office will come up with a plan of attack to put together a better product in 2026. 

The team has already gotten busy this offseason, filling some holes. They were able to acquire Mauricio Dubon in a trade with the Houston Astros to help fill their hole at shortstop, but it will not stop there. 

Braves' top RHP prospect deemed most likely to be traded this winter

With Marcell Ozuna a free agent, the team must prepare to lose him. This is where No. 2 prospect, JT Ritchie, comes in. Bleacher Report's Kerry Miller believes he is the perfect trade candidate to help the club add an outfielder. 

"It would take something significant for Atlanta to part ways with arguably its top pitching prospect, but this is a team trying to win right now with a rotation in which Chris Sale, Spencer Strider, Reynaldo Lopez, Spencer Schwallenback, and AJ Smith-Shawver is the plan with Grant Holmes, Bryce Elder, and even Alek Manoah among its injury replacement options. If they can turn Ritchie into a slugger who can play in the outfield, they might consider it."

Jarren Duran and Steven Kwan have been viewed as trade candidates this offseason. Maybe Atlanta can put together a package to steal away one of these players. 

Both have the ability to be impactful bats while also holding down an outfield spot, allowing players like Ronald Acuna Jr. To use the DH spot when needed. 

They could also target someone like Brendan Donovan, who would also be a big asset in Atlanta given his versatility.

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