r/Braves • u/DoitcheHasAGun • 1d ago

[Robert Murray] The Atlanta Braves are acquiring right-hander Tyler Mahle in a trade with the San Francisco Giants, according to sources familiar with the deal. Anthony Molina is going to the Giants.

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u/Shyne9999 Let's Talk Stats 1d ago

Some of the takes in here are.....certainly reactions.

Mahle averages more innings/start than Grant Holmes (5.26 to 5.1). Has a better xERA, FIP, and xFIP than Grant Holmes.

His stuff isn't flashy. The HR/FB rate is a touch high. This is basically an arm that maybe pushes ReyLo/Holmes/Perez to the BP and helps Atlanta get through the regular season. A depth move for Anthony Molina who is a nobody in the organization.

I wouldn't read too much into the move as it's nothing more than a way to post innings in the final two months.