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The Atlanta Braves have been reported to be buyers at the trade deadline. A recent report at least fuels the notion that they're looking to make upgrades and go on a run. According to MassLive's Sean McAdam,

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MLB Announces Ronald Acuna Jr. News Before Braves-Mets originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Atlanta Braves and New York Mets are set to begin a three-game divisional series on Tuesday at Truist Park, but star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. was in the news for something else on Monday.

Stuart Fairchild will return to a .260 xwOBA and 45 wRC+ accrued in 36 PAs. Given that Ronald Acuña Jr. is back and Eli White is still on the roster, there won’t be any more “double backup in the outfield corner” stuff,

The Braves announced multiple roster moves on Monday after failing to trade for Rafael Devers, who the Giants acquired from the Red Sox.

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Ozzie Albies might be the biggest example of the Atlanta Braves bats struggling to get going this year. His performance has been a seesaw all year. Since his 14-game hitting streak in May, he's sunk back down again. He's batting .148 with a .425 OPS in the following 15 games.

Atlanta Braves outfielder Stuart Fairchild hit .182 in 33 at-bats before dislocating his pinkie May 29 against the Phillies

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The last time the Mets were in Atlanta, Francisco Lindor launched one of the biggest home runs in franchise history, Edwin Díaz told Carlos Mendoza that “I got this s–t” in bouncing back