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The Atlanta Braves made a pair of pitching moves ahead of Monday’s MLB Trade Deadline, adding experienced arms in an effort to reinforce both the bullpen and starting rotation for the stretch run.
Atlanta acquired veteran left-handed reliever Brent Suter from the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for infielder Nacho Alvarez Jr. The move came after the Braves also landed right-handed starter Tyler Mahle from the San Francisco Giants in exchange for Minor League reliever Anthony Molina late Sunday night.
Suter, 36, brings more than a decade of major league experience to Atlanta’s bullpen.
The left-hander has gone 1-2 with a 4.12 ERA across 41 appearances this season with the Angels, allowing 29 earned runs over 63.1 innings while continuing to serve as one of baseball’s most durable relief options.
His reliability has been evident especially over the last several seasons. Since 2019, only Tyler Rogers, Scott Barlow and Raisel Iglesias have logged more relief innings than Suter’s 421.2, highlighting the durability Atlanta hopes to add to its bullpen.
To acquire Suter, Atlanta sent Alvarez to the Angels.
The 23-year-old infielder appeared in 66 major league games with the Braves across the 2024 and 2025 seasons, batting .216/.277/.298 while collecting 47 hits, two home runs, 15 RBIs and 19 runs scored.
Tyler Mahle, 31, has started 18 games for the Giants this season. He holds a 3-9 record and a 5.13 ERA. The Braves will look to add him to the rotation to provide key innings down the stretch to give the franchise an extra option and his teammates some extra rest. Having another dependable starter will also be key to help partner with Chris Sale.
By adding both Suter and Mahle before the deadline, the Braves made it clear that improving their pitching staff was a priority.
Suter provides a dependable veteran presence with a proven track record of durability in the bullpen, while Mahle represents a potential buy-low addition whose recent progress and projected adjustments could unlock more consistency in Atlanta’s rotation.
Though neither move carries the splash of a blockbuster trade, both acquisitions address areas of need and provide the Braves with additional depth as they continue their push through the remainder of the 2026 season.
