Braves considering trade for Cardinals pitcher Erick Fedde

The Atlanta Braves had a quiet offseason, making only one significant move by signing Jurickson Profar to a three-year, $42 million contract. However, they expect to get some help soon, as Ronald Acuna Jr. and Spencer Strider are recovering from injuries. The Braves may look to strengthen their pitching around the trade deadline in July. They lost key pitchers Max Fried and Charlie Morton, leaving a gap in their rotation. CBS Sports writer Mike Axisa mentioned the Braves as a potential landing spot for Erick Fedde, a right-hander from the St. Louis Cardinals. Fedde is seen as a valuable option, especially with a salary of $7.5 million. He performed well last year, finishing with a 3.30 ERA and throwing over 177 innings. Acquiring Fedde could be beneficial for the Braves, especially as they aim to improve after their recent postseason exit. However, acquiring rental pitchers can be expensive, so the Braves will need to weigh their options carefully before the trade deadline.