With no trade for top-end starter, did Braves get better with deadline moves?

Alex Anthopoulos (Getty) ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 09: Alex Anthopoulos of the Atlanta Braves acknowledges the crowd at Truist Park during the World Series Ring Ceremony on April 9, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Getty Images) (Adam Hagy/Getty Images)

The NL East leading Braves failed to land a front-end starting pitcher before Monday’s 6pm deadline.

Several reports said the Braves wanted Rangers’ starter Jacob DeGrom, but he used his no-trade clause to stay with Texas.

The Braves held on to their top prospects while picking up only outfielder Lane Thomas and pitchers Tyler Mahle and Brent Suter.

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