Contending MLB Teams Target Pitching and Positions at Trade Deadline
- The Dodgers seek a shortstop and starting pitcher with Tim Anderson and Corbin Burnes as options.
- The Mets could buy bullpen and rotation help like Scott Barlow or sell veterans like Max Scherzer.
- The Braves aim to add rotation and bullpen depth possibly through trades for Lucas Giolito, Zack Greinke or Brad Hand.
- Giolito and Greinke could fill in for injured Braves starters Fried and Wright.
- Hand is an affordable reliever with a club option, making him a potential long-term Brave.