{"id":656867,"date":"2026-04-01T15:32:21","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T15:32:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/656867\/"},"modified":"2026-04-01T15:32:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T15:32:21","slug":"braves-floated-as-top-trade-destination-for-padres-55-million-starter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/656867\/","title":{"rendered":"Braves Floated as Top Trade Destination for Padres’ $55 Million Starter"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Nick Pivetta against the Colorado Rockies<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not anything new that the Atlanta Braves<\/a> should be searching for starting pitching on the external market. After starting the season 3-2, which is solid, Atlanta still needs to be wary of its starting rotation, especially if more injuries pile up.<\/p>\n

A recent piece by Bleacher Report\u2019s Zachary D. Rymer<\/a> named 10 potential trade chips for the 2026 season, and San Diego Padres<\/a> starter Nick Pivetta<\/a> found himself on the list, and the Braves were listed as a possible trade destination for the $55 million starter.<\/p>\n

To no surprise, the Braves were listed as a possible landing spot for many of the starting pitchers (Luis Severino<\/a>, Joe Ryan<\/a>) named in the piece by BR.<\/p>\n

More MLB<\/a> on Heavy: Braves Trade Pitch Lands Athletics\u2019 2X All-Star, $45 Million Ace<\/a><\/p>\n

Braves-Padres Trade Pitch Lands Nick Pivetta in Atlanta
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GettyNick Pivetta had a stellar first season with the San Diego Padres in 2025.<\/p>\n

Piggybacking off Rymer floating Nick Pivetta\u2019s name as a trade candidate, the Atlanta Braves should be seen as an ideal landing spot for the 10-year MLB veteran.<\/p>\n

In this trade idea by Heavy on Sports, the Braves acquire Nick Pivetta from the San Diego Padres in return for Jonah Heim and infielder\/utility Nacho Alvarez<\/a> Jr.<\/p>\n

\u201cPivetta would be a hot item on the trade market if he were made available. He had the best season of his career in 2025, posting a 2.87 ERA over 181.2 innings. Even before that, his stuff always rated well, suggesting such a breakout was inevitable,\u201d Rymer wrote.<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cDue to its backloaded salaries and complex structure, Pivetta\u2019s contract wouldn\u2019t make a trade easy to figure out. But for any team motivated to get a top-of-the-rotation starter, none of that would be a deal-breaker.\u201d<\/p>\n

Pivetta has made just one start in 2026, and he was touched up for six earned runs over three innings. However, over the course of his career, he\u2019s been a decent starter with the ability to take the ball every fifth day.<\/p>\n

More MLB on Heavy: New York Yankees Manager Gives Encouraging Anthony Volpe Update<\/a><\/p>\n

Braves Look to Win Series vs. Athletics<\/p>\n

In other Braves news, as the season rolls along, Atlanta will be going for the series win against the Athletics on Wednesday afternoon.<\/p>\n

The Braves are sending out ace Chris Sale, but the Atlanta lineup will also oppose the A\u2019s ace, Luis Severino<\/a>.<\/p>\n

It may not have reared its head yet, but the Braves\u2019 starting rotation is going to be an issue at some point this season.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s a world where Braves fans may think everything will be okay with Spencer Strider<\/a> and Schwellenbach returning, and that could be true; everything might be okay, but to deal with so many injuries to the pitching staff before the season even started isn\u2019t a great sign.<\/p>\n

More MLB on Heavy: Dodgers Emerge as Predicted Landing Spot for Top Remaining MLB Free Agent<\/a><\/p>\n

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