Report: Braves were leaders in a Joey Gallo trade before he was sent to the Yankees

Reports are coming out that a Joey Gallo trade to the Yankees is complete, but apparently the Braves had a very good offer before New York blew Texas away.

https://twitter.com/jomboy_/status/1420535193325166600?s=10

It’s unknown what players are going back to New York, but with Gallo having another year of control under his current contract, I’m sure it will be a steep price. The Braves could have used Gallo’s incredible power and rocket arm; although he is hitting .223, he walks at a rate that shoots his OPS up to .869. Gallo also has 25 home runs, tied for sixth-best in the majors.

It looks like the Braves will continue to be aggressive at the deadline, and this isn’t the last time I expect the Braves to be involved in one of these deals.