Overview
- The Braves acquired 36-year-old left-hander Brent Suter from the Los Angeles Angels for 23-year-old infielder Nacho Alvarez Jr., the teams announced Monday.
- Suter has worked 63 1/3 innings this season with a 4.12 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 55 strikeouts and projects as a long-relief option who can also make spot starts.
- Alvarez was once a top prospect who has struggled in the majors this year and moves to the Angels as a low-cost, roster-controlled depth piece in his final option year.
- The trade bolsters Atlanta’s ability to cover multiple innings after short starts and injuries, and the club is still expected to pursue at least one more rotation upgrade before the 6 p.m. deadline.
- Suter is an impending free agent so the move prioritizes near-term durability over long-term control while the Angels hope a change of scenery and more playing time will revive Alvarez’s upside.